Heavy Civil Safety

Overview

SAFETY PROFESSIONAL FOR HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION RALEIGH NC AREA

Searching for an experienced, professional, dedicated Safety Professional for large-scale heavy civil projects in NC. Experience level from entry to mid-level, 2+ years of experience in the heavy civil site. Safety Professionals need to be able to work in various weather conditions, potentially in rugged terrain, and may be required to travel. Utility, Federal, DOT experience in heavy highway, bridge and or infrastructure safety project experience is preferred.

Must be open to project travel and PM shifts as needed.

As a safety professional, you must possess excellent attention to detail to identify hazards, discover opportunities for improvement, and effectively execute various safety programs. A strong ability to communicate safety guidelines to a multidisciplinary workforce is essential. Safety Professionals ensure the workplace meets all legal expectations and actively support the company, OSHA, and project guidelines and specifications. The ability to travel from project to project and long-term travel may be required.

Great Benefits Package! Collaborative and Safety Top Priority Environment. Very busy company with growth opportunities.

Location: Raleigh NC, and Surrounding Areas

Salary: Competitive based upon Professional Skills and Experience

• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to company, project and legal guidelines
• Provide safety training for employees on policies, regulations, and procedures
• Assist in new employee training for company safety policy and ongoing company safety programs and training
• Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
• Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
• Monitor compliance to policies and laws
• Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines
• Analyze incident reports, metrics, and injury case studies to institute changes that lead to a safer environment
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
• Conduct safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow-up assessments
• Plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs
• Provide project management team with guidance on health and safety and confirm project site fulfills industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations
• Collaborates with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management
• Maintains a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence
• Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good engineering practices
• Other duties as signed per project, position, and company

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Engineering, or related discipline preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of large-scale infrastructure, heavy civil safety experience Required
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, OSHA, and 30-hour Construction Safety Required
• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
• Strong ability in producing reports and developing relevant safety policies
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of data analysis and risk assessment
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Strong outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently when needed, but a strong desire to work in a team environment
• Valid qualification in occupational health and safety
• Strong conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication, meeting, and presentation skills

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting…