Safety Engineer

** Description*
* ** Compensation Range*
* **$78,000.00 - $81,900.00*
* ** Project

Location:

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* This position will be filled in either Salt Lake City, Utah, Boise, Idaho or Windsor, CO.

Top candidates applying to his position must be willing live within a drivable distance of their project placement and are open to relocate within the course of their career.

** Position

Description:

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* The Safety Engineer is a resource for supporting the safety manager and project team in the successful completion of a construction project. The safety engineer exercises judgment and discretion in making safety-related recommendations, implementing safety policies and procedures, and handling a wide variety of safety matters in the field and office. This position assists the project team in planning, monitoring work activities and correcting unsafe acts or conditions.

This is a safety sensitive position.

** Position

Qualifications:

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* + A 4-year degree is preferred. Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested.

+ Valid Driver's License, required.

+ Strong communication skills.

+ Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and Auto Desk Suite.

** Essential Duties:*
* + Effectively communicate with various stakeholders including Hensel Phelps staff, craft and trade partners.

+ Knowledgeable of the company safety and health program, owner requirements and applicable regulatory standards which may include EM 385-1-1.

+ Assist the project superintendent in the completion, maintenance and management of the accident prevention plan, safety management tool and crisis management plan.

+ Participate in the six-step quality control/safety process including reviewing the activity hazard analyses and participating in follow-up inspections.

+ Conduct project safety audits including project point files.

+ Assist with OSHA inspections, as necessary.

+ Assist with accidents and near miss events including investigations, injury management and claim reporting.

+ Assist in monitoring Hensel Phelps and trade partner safety performance.

+ Attend awareness and competent person level courses.

+ Learn the construction process and various roles and responsibilities of all positions.

** Physical Work Classification & Demands:*
* Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

- The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.

- Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.

- Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.

- The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.

- Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.

- The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.

- Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.

- Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.

- Balancing - Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.

- Stooping - Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.

- Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.

- Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures

- Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

** Benefits:*
* Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings…