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Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Occupational Safety and Health with a focus on construction industry standards, including OSHA regulations and marine construction operations. Capable of developing safety programs, conducting training, and leading safety initiatives to enhance workplace safety and compliance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In Occupational Safety And Health5+ Years Of Experience In Construction SafetyOSHA Construction Standards ComplianceSafety Training And EducationSafety Audits And Inspections
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide field support services and assist managers, supervisors, and team members with Company and Client Safety and Health policies and procedures
- Support marine construction operations, heavy equipment maintenance facilities, fabrication shops, equipment repair activities, and related construction projects
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce and eliminate injuries, illnesses, property damage, environmental events, and other incidents
- Provide safety and health training and education to Company personnel
- Support pre-job safety planning meetings and develop emergency response plans and work safety and health plans
- Initiate, coordinate, and lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, training programs, and safety stand-downs
- Perform and document safety audits, evaluations, inspections, behavioral observations, and compliance assessments
- Communicate and facilitate corrective and preventative actions
- Assist in investigating injury, illness, near miss, and general liability incidents
- Develop and issue regular safety correspondence
- Provide updated information regarding Company or regulatory requirement changes
- Identify personnel or operations requiring additional assistance, coaching, training, or support
- Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, vessel operators, equipment suppliers, and third-party personnel
- Serve as a point of contact for federal, state, municipal, and client safety representatives, including OSHA and USACE personnel
- Support work on barges, docks, marine terminals, waterfront structures, dredging operations, pile driving, crane-supported work, and marine transportation operations
- Partner with maintenance managers, shop supervisors, and fleet personnel to improve safety programs for heavy equipment maintenance, welding, fabrication, mobile equipment, and energy control procedures
- Travel regularly within the assigned region to support projects, facilities, shop operations, and incident response activities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience
- Targeting 5+ years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred
- Experience working under OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) and EM 385-1-1 requirements preferred
- Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and applicable state/federal safety regulations
- Working knowledge of marine construction operations, crane and rigging activities, waterfront construction, dredging operations, heavy equipment maintenance, welding and fabrication processes, and mobile equipment safety
- Familiarity with USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements, maritime safety requirements, and client-specific construction safety standards preferred
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to independently prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities
- Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly, and influence corrective and preventative actions
- Ability to work 50+ hours per week, including nights/weekends, and respond effectively under pressure and deadlines
- Ability to make independent judgments regarding safety programs and policies
- Ability to positively interact with and influence front-line supervisors and field personnel
- Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction and 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred
- EM 385 40-Hour Construction Safety Hazard Awareness certification preferred
- HAZWOPER or related professional certifications considered a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Attractive rewards
- Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer
- Travel support within the assigned region
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Hard Skills
Safety Program DevelopmentIncident InvestigationEmergency Response PlanningBehavioral ObservationsCompliance AssessmentsMarine Construction OperationsHeavy Equipment MaintenanceWelding And Fabrication ProcessesCrane And Rigging ActivitiesDredging Operations
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsIndependent JudgmentInfluencing SkillsAbility To Work Under Pressure
Certifications & Qualifications
CPR/First Aid/AED CertificationOSHA 30-Hour Construction CertificationOSHA 10-Hour Trainer CertificationEM 385 40-Hour Construction Safety Hazard Awareness CertificationHAZWOPER Certification
Industry Keywords
OSHADOTEPAUSACE EM 385-1-1Construction Safety StandardsMarine Transportation OperationsSafety MeetingsToolbox TalksSafety Stand-DownsEnvironmental Compliance