Essential Functions
Works closely with staff in engineering, human resources, legal and operations
Provides technical safety and health support and information to field and corporate personnel
Prepares written safety and health programs and policies
Identifies company safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs
Develops annual company safety and health goals
Participates in process hazard analyses, operator training, etc.
Supports corporate/operations to implement controls to minimize safety and occupational health hazards
Supports site personnel in selection of appropriate personal protective equipment
Maintains corporate safety library (e.g. videos, regulations, reference manuals)
Promotes safety and health awareness through internal company memoranda and training programs
Assists as necessary in implementation of a hazard communication program and preparation of reports
Understands federal and state occupational safety and health regulations and monitors regulatory changes as they occur
Audits practices and records of construction sites to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state occupational safety and health regulations
Monitors lost-time injuries/illnesses and worker’s compensation claims
Reviews injury/illness and non-injury investigation reports and follows up as necessary
Participates in the weekly company safety call
Manages the Material Safety and Data Sheet (MSDS) program
Other duties as assigned
Personal Attributes
Must be detail-oriented
Must have strong organizational, time management and prioritization abilities
Must be a team player and possess excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Work Environment
Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms
Occasionally required to lift or move up to 25 pounds
Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing and participate in random testing program
Position requires working in all conditions including outdoors and in a professional office atmosphere
Must possess valid driver’s license and are required to drive company vehicles
Extensive travel to job sites is required for this position
Supervisory Responsibility
This position directly supervises the Field Safety Manager
Required Knowledge
Experienced in OSHA regulations and the implementation of those regulations
Project planning skills