Job Description
Safety Engineer
The Safety Engineer will assist the Safety Manager in the implementation and oversight of the Project Safety Program.
Key Duties
- Assists in the implementation and oversight of the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures.
- Conducts training, new hires safety training (NEST), and safety meetings and huddles.
- Performs project safety inspections and audits, and effectively communicates identified hazards, safety goals and expectations with craft and management employees and project management.
- Assist with monitoring the project for compliance with safety requirements.
- Has an understanding of regulatory record keeping requirements and safety administrative procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements
- General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education and Experience. Safety Engineer position is an entry-level job in the Construction Safety Field.
- An undergraduate degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related equivalent is required.
- Knowledge of construction safety/current Federal and OSHA requirements preferred.
- Working field knowledge including: Heavy Highway and Bridge Construction, Crane Operations, Asphalt Plant and Lay down Activities, along with various other grade and utility construction preferred.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and computer database functions.
- Effective writing and communication skills required.
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
- Certification as a Safety Professional is a plus.
- Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred
- Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Safety Engineer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain.
- Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
- Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
- Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
- Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Safety Engineer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Work is performed indoors (office setting) and outdoors (construction and asphalt sites).
- Must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain.
Company Benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
- Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
- Company Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Maternity Leave
- Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Dental Insurance
- Voluntary Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
- Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
- 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
- Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
- Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
- Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives
We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Work at office, Shift work