The Poole and Kent Corporation

We are one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.

Job Title:
Safety Representative, Construction (Mechanical) (On-Site)

Location:
Baltimore, MD 21227

Reports to:
Director, Loss Control

FLSA Status:
Full-Time / Exempt

Work Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Mon. – Fri.

ABOUT US: The Poole and Kent Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. Poole and Kent is one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.

SUMMARY

The Safety Representative position is an important role for the company. The ideal candidate will assist the Director, Loss Control and the Project Team in support of the safety controls, processes, and procedures for the prevention of disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. This position will provide the opportunity to develop on the job experience in learning how to conduct inspections, accident/incident investigations and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist the Director, Loss Control in procedures and processes to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Responsible for administrative tasks to include, but not limited to, the safety electronic enterprise system/platform with data entry for injury reporting and/or reporting as may be required in accordance with company procedures and protocols.
• With the oversite of the Director of Loss Control or the Safety Manager, conducts near-miss and accident internal investigations to identify causes or to determine how such events might be prevented in the future.
• Assists the project team and project safety lead with the inspection and/or evaluation of workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations, and contractual requirements.
• At the direction of the Director of Loss Control, consistently update Health And Safety Plans (HASP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) other safety documentation, and compliance objectives as needed.
• Assists with the record keeping and scheduling of safety training, toolbox talks, and ensure all applicable employees have all appropriate training certifications and experience for their respective roles (field and office).
• Assists the project team and project safety lead with the scheduled and unscheduled safety audits at all job sites; must have the ability to enforce safety program and report any safety violations.
• Assist with daily safety checklists for tools, equipment, and other materials and fleet as needed.
• Assist with the administrative completion of incident reports and investigations.
• Promote a zero accident environment for all company activities.
• Within assigned authority, communicate and support field leadership with on-site safe work policies, procedures, and overall safety compliance.
• Assist the Director of Loss Control, project team and project safety lead with compliance of the Safety Program, OSHA, company operating policies and procedures, contractual requirements, and provide for safe working environments for employees.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the operating needs of the company or as directed by Director of Loss Control, project team and project safety lead.
• Must be able to meet the background check and fitness for duty requirements as set forth by the assigned projects/customer requirements.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
• Flexibility in assigned work schedule and location within Greater Baltimore area is required with this…