Bilingual Safety Specialist II

Kokosing Materials, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Maryland seeks a Safety Manager to coordinate and implement safety programs across various project locations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Safety and Health, with 3-6+ years of experience preferred in the construction industry. Fluency in Spanish and knowledge of OSHA regulations are essential. This role emphasizes training, developing safety plans, and ensuring compliance with safety policies to create a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6+ years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT and EPA regulations is a plus.
• Ability to work in a high production environment and adapt to changing conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program.
• Provide training and education regarding safety and health requirements.
• Develop work safety and health plans in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead safety meetings and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate injuries, illnesses and general liability incidents
• Develop and issue regular safety correspondence and updates
• Coordinate safety with subcontractors, vendors and third parties
• Serve as contact for OSHA and other authorities when needed

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Independent judgment

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety and Health

Job description

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:* Coordinate, implement and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program at various project locations in the Northern VA/DC/Maryland area.* **Typical project types include**: Wastewater treatment plants, water treatment facilities, electrical transmission projects, underground utilities, concrete foundations/walls/tanks, site prep work, advanced industrial.* Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing and eliminating injuries, illness and other incidents in a manner that effectively ensures the attainment of business unit targets and objectives.* Provide training and education to Company personnel regarding safety and health requirements.* Support pre-job safety planning meetings to plan for potential hazards and problems prior to start of job, and develop emergency response plans for projects. Develop work safety and health plans on time in a fast-paced environment.* Initiate, coordinate and lead safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and procedures.* Independently initiate, perform and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections and/or behavioral observations throughout the Company’s operations and communicate and facilitate the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.* Assist in the investigation of injury, illness and general liability incidents.* Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.* Provide updated information to team members regarding updates to company or regulatory requirement changes.* Self-identify team members that need assistance, training, or support meeting the Company safety and health requirements.* Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to Company safety policies and procedures.* Serve as a point of contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including but not limited to OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is not available.* Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.* Targeting 3-6+ years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred, with experience in the aforementioned project types (Bullet point #2) a strong plus.* However, **all experience levels will be considered** with corresponding changes to the role (i.e. title, responsibilities/deliverables) to align with the career trajectory of the candidate.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:* Fluent in Spanish (bilingual) in reading, writing, speaking.* Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations as well as other state/federal safety regulations and company safety policies/procedures.* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and interface effectively with company and private client representatives.* Excellent organization skills and the ability to independently prioritize.* Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and influence the implementation of the appropriate corrective and preventative actions.* Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.* Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our work.* Ability to positively interact and influence front line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.**Benefits:** Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.