Project Site Safety Specialist - Primoris Heavy Civil - Louisiana

The HSE Specialist I Safety is responsible for implementing and maintaining safety and environmental programs on their Heavy Civil construction project(s). This position ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, promotes a strong safety culture, and supports project management and field teams in all project HSE related business.

• Inspect workplace and environmental incidents in accordance with company procedures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal requirements related to environmental and employee health and safety and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance of an environmental and employee health & safety training plan.
• Report to and advise project management on current OSHA legislation, information, requirements.
• Work in coordination with project management regarding any identified HSE improvements needed.
• Ensure project management evaluates HSE performance to comply with regulatory and company requirements.
• Assist project management on site HSE-related issues.
• Meet weekly requirements for Worksite HSE Inspection/Focus Audit program.
• Verify that employees exercise the right-to-refuse unsafe work is supported by managers and supervisors.
• Conduct investigation reports of incidents including HSE, medical, first aid cases, and damage to property or equipment and verify that corrective actions have been completed and closed out.
• Notify Sr. HSE Management of reportable incidents per local and federal regulations as directed.
• Participate and attend Weekly/Bi-Weekly HSE and Operational Supervisor meetings.
• Review and Audit hazard assessments (JSA/STAR Cards) for accuracy and relevance to performed work.
• Provide coaching and recognition to employees on implementing SWP’s, JHA’s and the overall hazard assessment process.
• Ensure the project follows the Project Specific HSE Plans.
• Ensure that PPE is used within compliance with PSC standards for the tasks performed.
• Coordinate the Emergency Response Plans established per Project Specific HSE Plan.
• Ensure proper first aid procedures are carried out until the arrival of emergency response personnel.
• Investigate HSE incidents and Near Misses on assigned project(s).
• Ensure that employees and supervisors on site are trained in injury management and reporting requirements.
• Assist with verifying that modified work programs are implemented within the requirements.
• Serve as liaison with medical practitioners and Sr. HSE Management regarding case management, rehabilitation or return to work plans, and assist injury management coordinators.
• Lead the implementation of HSE-related campaigns on assigned project(s).
• Coordinate and monitor operator equipment qualification processes on assigned project(s).
• Promote a culture that delivers safe workers and a safe workplace.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with existing and potential HSE Staff, Operation team members, Subcontractor/client representatives.
• Various other duties as requested by upper management.

• Works independently, receiving guidance on most complex situations. May take lead role in small projects/processes. Work is reviewed at the completion of assignments for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Ability to engage positively in a team atmosphere as a solutions provider.
• Proactive, self-starter requiring with the ability to multi-task and define priorities.
• Must be able to work with a diverse interdisciplinary team to develop improved work processes.
• Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, strong relationship builder, influencing and negotiation skills, and the…