Safety Officer

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Augusta, GA, Augusta, GA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

About Norlee Group

Norlee Group, Inc., is a multi-trade building systems organization delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, and technology solutions across commercial, industrial, institutional, and specialty markets. As part of our continued growth under the One Norlee platform, we are seeking a Safety Officer.

The Safety Officer must plan, schedule, and prepare for work to reduce and eliminate hazards in advance. This role provides safety direction while ensuring adherence to all safety regulations and programs with the site leadership and employees. The Safety Officer must play a major role in helping to build a culture of personal awareness and safety accountability.

• Regularly inspecting the site to identify potential dangers and defective equipment
• Developing and enforcing safety policies and procedures that comply with regulations
• Providing safety training to workers and ensuring they understand and follow safety protocols
• Conducting thorough investigations of accidents and near‑miss incidents to determine the cause and prevent similar incidents
• Assisting in the development and implementation of emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and first aid protocols
• Monitoring the site for compliance with safety regulations and standards, and ensuring suppliers comply with legislation
• Preparing reports and submitting them to authorities, and documenting hazards and updated safety plans
• Keeping up to date with standards and government regulations
• Keeping meticulous records to ensure compliance with various laws
• Scheduling maintenance for equipment and monitoring its condition
• Conducting thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards on construction sites and implanting effective control measures
• Collaborating with FOMs, PMs, DOFO, Superintendents, and Safety Director, about integrating safety considerations into project planning and execution. (JHA’s, Toolbox Talks, Pre‑Construction)
• Communicates Effectively: Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one‑on‑one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels; attentively listens to others; adjusts to fit the audience and the message; provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization; encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions
• Manages Conflict: Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; works out tough agreements and settles disputes equitably; facilitates breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground or acceptable alternatives; settles differences in productive ways with minimum noise
• Instills Trust: Follows through on commitments; is seen as direct and truthful; keeps confidences; practices what he/she preaches; shows consistency between words and actions
• Decision Quality: Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information; relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement when making decisions; considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision‑making criteria and principles; recognizes when a quick 80% solution will suffice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A bachelor’s degree in a Safety related discipline or a combination of experience and education with a minimum of ten (10) years of verifiable construction experience with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant safety experience OSHA certified, First Aid/CPR certified.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating…