Safety Specialist

Nature of Work

Assist in the administration of project safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

• Oversee projects in various stages of construction, along with database development & maintenance for accident reporting & trend analysis.
• Conduct regular walk through inspections of construction areas.
• Physically demonstrate the proper use of safety equipment to field teams.
• Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made.
• Review and/or revise safety specifications and procedures in conformance with departmental policy and OSHA regulations.
• Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents.
• Analyze accident and incident reports for trends and make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.
• Investigate accidents to minimize recurrence and prepare accident reports.
• Compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents.
• Assist in issuing various entry permits (i.e., to confined spaces) as required.
• Conduct routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections of company facilities.
• Conduct various air sampling, such as gas, 02, noise test to insure safe working conditions.
• Promote the company safety culture and safety awareness throughout the company, projects, or office.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record which, per Company’s vehicle policy, allows operation of a company vehicle.
• Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

• Ability to actively prioritize, lead, collaborate with, and function well within a team-oriented environment across multiple projects
• Exhibit the ability to think strategically as it relates to business goals
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn company software quickly
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high performance levels
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.
• Depending on specific project, may require the following certifications: OSHA 500, OSHA 30 Hr, CHST, EM-385

• 1+ year of related work experience preferred
• Other work-related experience such as military, public service, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Normal office environment with periods of time spent on construction sites and occupied customer facilities
• Requires travel to job sites with periods of overnight travel
• Frequent activity: sitting, viewing and typing on computer screen
• Occasional activity: standing, walking long distances, bending, reaching above shoulder, climbing ladders/scaffolding and in/out of ditches/trenches
• This position may be required to use a ladder and work at tall heights (i.e. roof top, access ladders, scissor-lift, scaffolding)
• Safety‑sensitive position that requires extreme focus and attention to safety hazards and safety protocols

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA