Burns & McDonnell · 5 hours ago
Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist - Transmission & Distribution (Akron)
Akron, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a leading engineering and construction firm, and they are seeking a Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist to lead and implement safety policies on construction projects. The role involves managing compliance with safety regulations, conducting assessments, and collaborating with project management to ensure a safe working environment.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Administer the Safety & Health programs on field construction projects to verify operations are executed as planned and conducted in a safe manner
Manage the Site Safety & Health program deliverables as defined by the Corporate Safety & Health Department of Burns & McDonnell while responding to questions and/or concerns related to site specific safety and health compliance issues in a timely manner
Manage compliance with applicable Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
Manage Safety & Health programs in order to achieve and maintain the company goal of zero safety incidents
Conduct regular health and safety performance reviews, assessments and complete documentation to verify that locations are in compliance with Corporate and regulatory requirements
Manage and resolve actions causing a work stoppage when circumstances could result in immediate danger to life and health on a project
Report and present work stoppage issues to the project management team and collaborate with the team to develop practices to prevent future work stoppage situations
Consult with site personnel on Burns & McDonnell's Safety & Health issues and recommend best practices
Assess Safety & Health issues and opportunities at the project site, before the work begins and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines and procedures for resolution
Manage the on-site Safety & Health program directly with the client Safety & Health Department to ensure collaboration on any site safety & health issues, coordination of preventative measures, and building working relationships with project staff and each subcontractor safety representative to ensure proper compliance is maintained
Manage project Safety & Health walk-through assessments
Review all assessment findings with appropriate parties
Follow up by documenting the items which require immediate correction and ensure that these items are corrected in a timely manner
Compile memos relative to safety, including assisting Site Management with correspondence to heighten safety awareness, project safety and health goals and ensure a safe and productive work environment is a priority among all project personnel
Lead, conduct, validate, and document training on Safety & Health subjects as applicable to the work being conducted
Review near miss, property damage, environmental incidents and accident investigation reports
Recommend countermeasures as appropriate
Recommend solutions to Corporate Safety & Health regarding the Project Safety & Health Program challenges, objectives, and progress, ensuring high level of communication
Responsible for the completion of Burns & McDonnell Daily Field Safety & Health Report forms, maintain all required safety records in an audit ready state and submit all documentation as required to Corporate Safety & Health
Drive to various project site locations
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management, and 7 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required
Or Associate's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management, and 9 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required
Or High School Diploma/GED and 11 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required
Experienced knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Construction and General Industry Regulations, as well as America National Standards Institution (ANSI), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Army Corps of Engineers (CoE), Engineers Manual 385-1 and National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards
Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be willing to work various schedules at the project site location
Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
Valid driver's license required
OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course or OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course required
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
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