Safety Engineer

Location: Aurora

Overview Who is OHLA USA?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Safety Engineer in the Greater Chicago Area. The Safety Engineer assists with the development and implementation of the site safety programs and collaborates with project staff to promote a safe and compliant work environment.

Responsibilities Assist in the development of the project site safety program

Establish and conduct jobsite orientation for every new employee for the project and administer and record their participation in the orientation program and issue identification to those employees completing the orientation program

Attend all initial meetings with the Project Staff and Subcontractor representatives to clearly define their role within the confines of the Project Safety Program Establish and conduct regular (weekly) safety meetings with project staff. Ensure and maintain a log of each toolbox safety meetings held with their employees

Review each Subcontractors Safety Program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the project Safety Program requirements

Conduct regular (daily) jobsite and work area inspections

Conduct formal weekly jobsite inspections and complete the safety checklist noting safety violations and corrective actions

Record, notify and prepare written report of any violations or unsafe practices to direct hire employees or Subcontractors for immediate correction actions

Stop at once any violation or unsafe practice

Assist Project Superintendent in establishing and implementing safety procedures including evacuation and fire control procedures

Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports

Establish and maintain all required job safety records

Conduct a monthly overview safety meeting

Assist the Claims Manager in the management of claims

Attend Project Staff Meetings to brief the staff on safety issues on the project and coming from the company and to keep informed of the progress of the job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is highly preferableA minimum of 5 years experience in heavy civil construction

Working knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques

Capable of identifying known/potential exposures and recommending corrective actions

Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs

Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferredIDOT/TOLLWAY experience strongly preferredCHST or CSP designation is highly desirable

Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment

Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
Engaging work environment

And much more!!

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website OHLA ADA Message:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals;
Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.

OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRAA Federal ContractorOHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.

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