Bilingual Safety Specialist

Compellier; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Bilingual Safety Specialist to enhance workplace safety and compliance. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure adherence to safety regulations and promoting a culture of safety across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a proactive approach to safety management, and a commitment to fostering a secure work environment. With a focus on continuous improvement and employee well-being, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on safety practices while working in a dynamic and supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a safety professional with a deep understanding of health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to communicate objectives across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Promote and manage a safe working environment for all employees.
• Provide oversight for incident investigations and corrective action plans.

Skills

Bilingual Communication

Safety Management

Data Analysis

Risk Assessment

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction or Safety

Associate's Degree in Safety Management

High School Diploma with Safety Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Compellier is currently seeking a dedicated Bilingual Safety Specialist to promote and manage a safe working environment for all employees. In this role, you will collaborate with various organizational units to ensure compliance with all company safety policies and applicable health and safety laws. You will be responsible developing and implementing policies that will create and maintain a safe workplace.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to safety management. Your primary goal will be to ensure that our workplace meets all legal expectations while actively supporting occupational health and safety initiatives.

If you are passionate about safety and dedicated to fostering a secure work environment, we encourage you to apply!

What is Compellier?

Compellier is focused on creating value in the construction industry by investing in technologies and business practices that improve the longevity and quality of building systems as well as the work environment and productivity of our team members and customers in service of our purpose- balconies that don't leak; floors that don't fail. We build sustainable growth through startups, targeted acquisitions, and the development of solid relationships that support our industry with superior service and technology.

Compellierhas three brands:

Cemplex Group: A construction subcontractor serving primarily the multi-family housing and hospitality markets across the central and eastern United States.

Formulated Materials: A developer and distributor of waterproofing, sound dampening, leveling, and sub-floor systems leading innovation in their field.

Smart Batch Systems: An innovative startup making network connected small aggregate cement mixing heavy equipment that makes work crews safer and more productive while providing immediate access to productivity, progress, and issues on construction projects.

At Compellier, we believe ourICOMPEL values are the foundation for all internal interactions and business conduct.

Integrity: Do the right thing

Commitment: Keep your promises and make satisfied customers

Opportunity to Succeed: This is a career, seize the day

Master your Craft: Take pride in your work

Protect: Keep each other safe

Everyone is a Leader: Positive Influence, Positive Results

Love: Treat others with dignity and respect

DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Safety Specialist’s primary responsibility will be to promote and manage a safe working environment for all company employees.

The goal will be to ensure the workplace meets all legal expectations and actively supports occupational health and safety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expertise for all levels of leadership regarding environmental, safety, health issues and applicable regulations
• Be an active figure in shifting our safety culture from rules and regulatory compliance to a safety culture developed as a behavior driven value at all levels of the organization
• Provide oversight expertise for incident investigations, development of corrective action plans and follow-up actions to prevent recurrence
• Work to develop and standardize work processes, standards, and equipment
• Influence leadership decisions to positively impact the outcome of safety and business
• Communicate frequently and consistently with operational leadership, and Safety Director on areas of concern and performance metrics
• Work closely with regional leadership to develop programs and plans as required
• Assist individual locations with completion of goals and objectives as well as training verification
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions in regional offices and on job sites
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics
• Responsible for writing and updating site-specific safety plans
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to live the ICOMPEL Values
• Ability to communicate objectives across all levels of the organization
• Create and conduct internal and external training presentations
• Must be Bilingual
• Interpersonal skills to gain respect and trust of field employees and foremen
• Basic Excel skills to compile data, analyze trends, and present findings
• Proven experience as a safety professional
• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines (federal and state)
• Ability to produce detailed reports and develop relevant policies
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Excellent independent organizational and self-motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in construction, safety, business or related field. ~OR~
• Associates Degree in Safety Management or related field and 2 years of experience in Environmental, Health and Safety ~OR~
• High School Diploma and 3 years of experience in Environmental, Health and Safety
• Nationally recognized Environmental Certification(s) a Plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITION

• Climb, crawl, and walk while carrying or operating machinery and tools upstairs, downstairs, and over potentially uneven surfaces.
• Lift, pull, push, and carry 80 lbs. of weight intermittently.
• Ability to identify safety hazards and communicate effectively with others.
• Sustain the stamina to perform manual labor outdoors, exposed to the elements, vibrations, loud noises, offensive smells, dust, dirt, and water in all seasons, including extreme temperatures.
• Safely perform work with appropriate safety gear.
• Distinguish between different colors.
• Bend, squat, twist, and reach in various positions as the situation dictates.
• Approximately 80% travel to various work locations in multiple states 4 out of 5 days per week will be spent traveling to/completing site visits.