Construction Safety Specialist Job Northern Kentucky USA,Construction

Location: Northern

Construction Safety Specialist

US-PA-Skippack

Job :

Category:
Contracting

Employer:

The H&K Group, Inc.

The H&K Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced and motivated Safety Specialist to support heavy civil and highway construction projects throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. The Construction Safety Specialist position performs safety supervisory and consulting responsibilities in accordance with the H&K policies and applicable local, state and federal laws. This position will oversee and supervise job sites primarily throughout Eastern, PA, or as assigned based on the needs of the business.

Why

work for H&K Group, Inc.?

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
100% Company-paid Health Benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
Company provided on-the-job transportation to meet job responsibilities
100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!
Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)
Pre-employment Physical

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspects H&K Group, Inc. job sites to detect existing or potential incidents and health hazards, documenting through safety software and recommending corrective or preventative measures
Conducts and participates in the root cause analysis of incidents, injuries, and vandalism in all H&K Group, Inc. divisions and affiliates, developing and implementing preventive measures
Collects incident documentation and submits reports, assisting operations team and communicating with regulatory authorities
Develops, coordinates, and conducts training to increase proficiency in safe practices and promote a safety focused culture
Participates in regulatory audits and inspections, assisting operations teams with compliance and prompt corrective actions, as needed
Communicates and collaborates with Field Safety Specialists and Safety Department management daily to ensure appropriate safety coverage of all job sites and programs
Performs industrial hygiene surveys, determining proper engineering and administrative controls, issuing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
Maintains orderly documents and records
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Preferred Skills, Education, and

Experience:

5+ years of direct construction safety oversight experience
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in occupational safety and health, environmental health and safety, physical sciences, or other relevant programs with a focus on health, safety and/or environment from an accredited educational institution
OSHA 500 Card for Outreach Trainer Authorization
Ability to read and interpret plans and construction drawings
BCSP credentials such as STS-C, CHST, ASP, or CSP

Required Skills, Education, and

Experience:

At least 2 years of relevant health and safety experience in the heavy civil construction industry, or related industries regulated by OSHA
Knowledge of OSHA regulations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to adapt and respond to changing variables
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
30-hour OSHA (Construction) card or ability to obtain one within 3 months of hire
Ability to work well with a team and willingness to collaborate
Willingness to travel locally daily
Ability to meet physical requirements

Physical Requirements:

Frequently required to walk, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and climb ladders
Regularly required to talk or hear in loud environments

Work Environment:

Occasionally exposed to heavy equipment/machinery, vibration, heights, fumes or airborne particulates, adverse weather conditions
Noise level is usually moderate

H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and…