Safety Specialist

Job Description

About the role:

The Safety Specialist will perform onsite construction safety related duties on a Data Center project in Kansas City, MO.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an owner’s representative for safety
• Duties as required by 1926 OSHA Standards for Construction
• Ensure compliance for the safety of site workers and general public
• Develop safety kick-off presentations and conduct on-site orientations and pre-shift meetings
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, safety assessments and safety audits
• Investigate incidents and complete associated paperwork
• Conduct risk assessments
• Make recommendations concerning the modification, improvement, or removal of any company equipment, facilities, or machinery that is hazardous to employee safety or health
• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly reports as requested by management or customer
• Maintain all safety related documentation

Education/Qualifications/Skills:

• Fluent in English, written and verbal
• OSHA 510
• BCSP Board Certified preferred
• 10 years of H&S experience
• Bachelors Degree in H&S preferred (not required)
• Very polished to speak with management
• Certification (ASP/GSP/CHST/CSP) strongly preferred
• Experience with datacenter construction required
• First Aid / CPR / AED Training required
• Ability to teach and train others on safety programs (required)
• Ability to identify known potential exposures and recommending corrective action
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Technological competencyNFPA 70E
• Competency in ISO 45001

What we offer:

The current project will be a 12 month duration with a potential to extend. The schedule will vary, however, the expectation for the position is a minimum of 40 hours weekly as required by client. This is a 1099 contract no per diem; depending on experience, and ranges from $45-50 per hour. You must reside in the area and able to commute successfully for day-to-day operation.

The schedule is M-F; however, flexibility is a must.

Work Location:

In person

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour