Health & Safety Specialist

About us:

In 2016, the Commonwealth of Virginia selected a Cintra-led consortium to finance, design, build, operate and maintain the express lanes on Interstate 66 Outside the Beltway. The project will transform this critical Northern Virginia artery to relieve congestion, improve safety and provide more predictable travel times. The project corridor extends approximately 22 miles along Interstate 66 from the Capital Beltway (I-495) to Gainesville (US Route 29).

Once completed, the project will include three toll‑free general‑purpose lanes in each direction and two express lanes in each direction with a state‑of‑the‑art open‑road electronic toll collection system. Expanded transit service, park‑and‑ride lots and interchange enhancements will further improve travel along I‑66. The project will also connect several shared use paths to create more multimodal options. As an innovative and efficient public‑private partnership, this project will be completed at a $2.5 billion net savings for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

What makes us different? Our people come first. We want every single employee to develop both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on growth potential, we look to our internal employees as potential candidates for both national and international opportunities. We aim to achieve greatness by promoting from within every chance we get. We work hard and play hard and strive every day for success and achievement.

With a diverse group of professionals working in a fast‑paced environment, we achieve milestones constantly. And if that weren’t enough, we also offer our employees highly competitive insurance benefits, Paid Time Off, and a matching 401(k) program.

Summary

Under general supervision, assists in the development and implementation of the I-66 safety program; conduct work site safety observations and incident investigations; support initiatives to educate and train employees about health and safety regulations and precautions to ensure a safe work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates/assists in the development and implementation of safety programs related to Maintenance and Tolling activities, and other OSHA safety compliance programs.

• Advises the Operations & Maintenance, and ITS staff on safety protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of workers as regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), ANSI, and NFPA.

• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and assess risks associated with various work activities.

• Assigns, develops and delivers training to employees on safety procedures, emergency response, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) Assists with ordering necessary safety supplies and equipment (PPE, etc.)

• Perform regular and follow‑up inspections of facility, equipment, and work practices to identify hazards and ensure compliance.

• Support response and closure of follow up items and corrective actions. Investigates incidents, injuries, and near misses to determine needed corrective actions.

• Maintains accurate records of all training, inspections, audits, and incident investigations.

• Supports management of emergency situations which include the development and implementation of emergency response plans, provide oversight for annual required drills, and spill response.

• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

• Monitors compliance to safety protocols and requirements for subcontracted work.

• Administrator of Learning Management System (KPA)

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associates degree: at least 3 years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

• Prior work experience in conducting safety audits and hazard assessments.

• Working knowledge of the OSHA 1910 General Industry Standard (OSHA 1926 knowledge preferred)

• OSHA 10/ OSHA‑30 Certified preferred

• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Skill in performing safety inspections ensuring compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA safety standards.

• Attention to detail is crucial for identifying hazards, documenting incidents, and…