General Description
The Safety Engineer will assist the Safety Manager in the implementation and oversight of the Project Safety Program.
Key Duties
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Assists in the implementation and oversight of the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures.
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Conducts training, new hires safety training (NEST), and safety meetings and huddles.
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Performs project safety inspections and audits, and effectively communicates identified hazards, safety goals and expectations with craft and management employees and project management.
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Assist with monitoring the project for compliance with safety requirements.
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Has an understanding of regulatory record keeping requirements and safety administrative procedures.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements
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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.
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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.
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Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred
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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.
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Must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain.
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Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
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Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
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Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
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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.
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Work is performed indoors (office setting) and outdoors (construction and asphalt sites).
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Must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain.
Company Benefits
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Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
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Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
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Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
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Company Paid Parental Leave
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Company Paid Maternity Leave
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Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
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Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
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Voluntary Dental Insurance
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Voluntary Short Term Disability
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Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
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Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
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401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
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Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
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Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
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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.
