Assistant Site Safety & Health Specialist Field

Description

The Assistant Site Safety & Health Specialist will assist the site project management team to deliver Safety & Health programs at the respective field location. This position assists with the interpretation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe, healthy, and incident-free work site in a heavy construction environment. This position will be on field assignment in Nebraska.

• Assist with providing Safety & Health program support on field construction projects to verify operations are executed as planned and conducted in a safe manner.
• Assist in executing Safety & Health Program deliverables as defined by the Corporate Safety & Health department of Burns & McDonnell.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Assist with work stoppage incidents when circumstances could lead to an immediate danger to life and health on a project.
• Resolve safety and health concerns and document the details and personnel involved for the project management team.
• Assist the corporate and project Safety & Health teams in a collaborative manner to verify that the project safety program is being implemented and required safety compliance is documented.
• Assist various work teams with pre-planning safety and health hazard assessments to ensure compliance with project policies and procedures.
• Assist in identifying and documenting unique Safety & Health issues during the execution of the work at the project, and assist with implementing corrective action based on policies, guidelines and procedures for resolution.
• Assist with project safety & health walk-through assessments with subcontractor safety personnel.
• Distribute and communicate safety information and materials.
• Assist with correspondence to heighten safety awareness, project safety and health goals.
• Assist with near miss, property damage, environmental incidents and accident investigation reports.
• Assist in maintaining Burns & McDonnell project Safety & Health reporting requirements and project specific Safety and Health records are in an audit ready state at all times.
• Assist in the maintenance and submittal of all documentation as required by the Corporate Safety & Health Department.
• Drive to various project site locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant degree. Required or
• Associate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant degree. and 2 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management. Required or
• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management. Required
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Construction and General Industry Regulations, as well as;
  America National Standards Institution (ANSI), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Army Corps of Engineers (CoE), Engineers Manual 385-1 and National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to work various schedules at the project site location.
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company’s vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Valid driver’s license Required
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course Required or
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course Required

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US-MO-Kansas City
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Travel:
  Yes, 100% of the Time
• Req
• Job Hire Type:
  New Grad #CDB

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.