Construction Safety Engineer

IHC Construction Companies LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Mental health support

401k with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C. in Chicagoland seeks a Safety Field Engineer to provide construction safety leadership and enforce health standards at designated job sites.

You will monitor safety performance, conduct new-hire safety orientations, coordinate weekly toolbox talks, and ensure compliance with OSHA rules.

The role requires 3–5 years of progressive construction safety experience and relevant certifications, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and site hazard mitigation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of construction safety in a progressive nature.
• STS or CHST preferred or OSHA certifications.
• Experience with fall protection systems, trenching, confined space, cranes, ladders & stairs, scaffolding, electrical hazards, lockout/tagout, PPE.
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety efforts of IHC employees and subcontractors.
• Oversee the issuance and execution of New Hire safety documents and other divisional information.
• Provide site-specific safety orientation to all employees on the project site.
• Enforce safety rules and regulatory compliance at job sites.
• Coordinate weekly safety toolbox meetings and provide safety training as needed.
• Maintain OSHA 300 log and training records; conduct incident investigations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Written and verbal communication

Site safety inspections

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C., one of Chicagoland's longest established construction firms, is an ENR Midwest Top Contractor and a Crain's Chicago Largest Contractor, with expanding operations in the Southeast, employing a team of dedicated construction professionals with a broad depth of industry knowledge and expertise. IHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Minorities, Women, People with Disabilities and Veterans to apply.

Description

Safety Field Engineer shall provide construction safety and health leadership and compliance oversight in support of the IHC Safety Program at the designated construction site(s).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities for Safety Field Engineer

• Monitor safety efforts of IHC employees and subcontractors
• Oversee the issuance and execution of "New Hire" safety documents and other division specific information/documents to all new IHC employees.
• Provide site specific safety orientation to all IHC employees working on the project site.
• Enforce the company safety rules and compliance regulations at the designated jobsite(s).
• Work closely with office and site management to ensure a safe and efficient working environment. (Optional Statement- will also work with subcontractors to ensure project safety compliance.)
• Provide direction to jobsite superintendents in safe work practices on the jobsite.
• Maintain, distribute, and demonstrate the use of all personal protective equipment.
• Conduct/Coordinate project safety "Tool Box" meetings with all IHC employees on a weekly basis
• Provide guidance and awareness training related to construction safety and facilitate safety meetings as needed.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections with recommendations for hazard abatement.
• Inspect and maintain fire prevention equipment and first-aid supplies.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses that occur on project and prepare written report of findings.
• Maintain accurate records, such as but not limited to, OSHA 300 Log and employee training logs.
• Assist in the management and implementation of the Drug Free Workplace Program including pre-employment, post accident, and random drug testing.
• Coordinate responses and compliance with requirements of inspection reports generated by IHC's insurance company.
• Represent the company in a professional manner with subcontractors, compliance/regulatory officials, and owner representatives.

Preferred Certifications and Skills for Safety Field Engineer

• Certified Safety Trained Supervisor(STS), and/or Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST).
• OSHA Certifications - OSHA 500(501,502,510), 30 Hour Card
• Working knowledge of all OSHA Construction Standards (29CFR 1926 and 1910)
• Possess training qualifications/certifications and knowledge of fall protection systems, excavation- trenching and shoring, confined space entry, cranes, ladders & stairs, scaffolding, electrical hazards, lockout/tagout, PPE
• Certified First Aid / CPR Trainer - American Red Cross
• Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to use judgment and experience to define, analyze, and resolve problems and issues.
• Computer Skills - MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience for Safety Field Engineer

• 3-5 years of construction safety in a progressive nature.

Benefits

• -Employer-paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription)
• -Disability Insurance (short-term and long-term)
• -Mental health support (e.g., Employee Assistance Program - EAP)
• -401k with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• -Paid vacation and sick leave
• -Paid parental leave (maternity/paternity/adoption leave)
• -Bereavement leave
• -Holidays (paid company holidays)
• -Tuition reimbursement
• -Career advancement opportunities

IHC has a comprehensive program to fulfill its State & Federal requirements to provide a drug-free work environment. All candidates must be willing to submit to drug testing.