Construction Safety Engineer​/Technician - Occupational Health & Safety

Job Overview

IEW Construction Group is a heavy civil construction company, currently searching for a Safety Engineer/Technician to join our growing Safety Team. This is a highly visible, proactive and "hands‑on" position. You will be working with our Safety Team responsible for safety related matters including OSHA compliance on multi‑million dollar construction sites.

• Administer policies, rules and procedures of the company's safety program as they apply to employee's protection, public safety, equipment and property protection.
• Administrative responsibility for the safety program on projects assigned.
• Conduct safety audits of assigned projects to ensure compliance with applicable client rules and regulations, federal and state regulations and/or laws including OSHA and corporate regulations.
• Investigate serious accident and major environmental incidents.
• Manage the planning, preparation and presentation of safety training as needed.
• Manage the database related to safety program and write necessary reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience working with a construction company in a safety role
• Strong communication skills – Technical writing skills
• OSHA 30 a MUST
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced team oriented professional work environment and field operations.
• Must be flexible and have the ability to prioritize a diverse workload.
• Detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of construction, marine and heavy highway.
• College degree. BS in Occupational Health & Safety a plus, related discipline or equivalent.
• Previous experience with Unions a plus.
• 2 years of experience working in the safety field.
• Computer skills a must including excel and word.
• Ability to work in conditions that include frequent outside environment with exposure to inclement weather.
• Must have a valid driver's license. Travel will be necessary throughout NJ, PA and surrounding states.
• Off‑shift and weekend work may be required at times.
• Ability to physically walk a construction site, including climbing of ladders and scaffolding.

IEW is a civil general contractor located in Hamilton, NJ specializing in utility construction, heavy highway & bridge construction and maintenance. We are looking for someone that wants to work hard and is trustworthy. Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and travel throughout the entire State of NJ, PA and surrounding states.

• No relocation is being offered for this position.
• Must be able to work in the US for any employer.

IEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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