Field Health and Safety Specialist

Weaver Consultants Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Weaver Consultants Group is seeking an Entry Level Field Health & Safety Specialist to join our Health and Safety Team in the Chicago area. The role involves advising crews nationwide and requires living within 60 miles of a Large Airport hub.

The position emphasizes safety training, incident reviews, and field risk assessments. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and is prepared for extensive travel up to 75% of the time, with strong analytical and communication skills to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required.
• Willingness to travel throughout the United States.
• Travel up to 75% of the time to various job locations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Review accident/incident reports.
• Advise and instruct on safety topics, including noise levels and machinery usage.
• Assist with organizing annual safety training.
• Coordinate with Health & Safety Manager to plan field training.
• Conduct field risk assessments and provide training on preventative measures.
• Ensure reporting requirements are met accurately and timely.
• Remain current on company policies and safety standards.
• Lead field safety activities and site inspections.
• Support Health & Safety liaison activities at meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Chicago IL - Hiring Location - Chicago, IL 60601, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $64,000.00 - $64,000.00 Salary, Weaver Consultants Group is looking for a motivated individual to join our growing Health and Safety Team as an Entry Level Field Health & Safety Specialist Nationwide. The selected candidates must live within 60 miles of a \"Large Hub/Core Airport\" in the Contiguous United States (ATL, BNA, BOS, CLT, DCA, DEN, DFW, DTW, IAH, JFK, LAX, MIA, MSP, ORD, PHL, PHX, SEA, SFO, SLC). The selected individual will have the opportunity to be involved in a dynamic array of services provided by Weaver Companies. They will serve as an advisor to crews in every corner of the United States. This exciting opportunity requires critical thinking and an appreciation for the relationship between safety professionals and their personnel and clients.

Responsibilities

• Review accident/incident reports.
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics, including noise levels and the use of machinery.
• Assist with organizing the Company annual safety training.
• Coordinate with Health & Safety Manager to plan, develop, and assist in field training.
• Conduct field risk assessment and provide training on preventative measures
• Assist in ensuring all applicable internal and external reporting requirements are met in an accurate and timely manner.
• Remain current on all company policies and safety and health standards.

Incident Review Team Member

• Conduct incident reviews for injuries, near misses, property damage, or auto incidents as a member of the Incident Review Team.
• Partner with Supervisor/Principals on appropriate corrective actions should circumstances warrant them.

Field Implementation

• Initiate, coordinate, and complete safety projects consistent with corporate policy.
• Develop and track appropriate leading and lagging performance metrics relative to goals.
• Develop and direct the HSE (Health Safety and Environmental) auditing process to include inspections and analysis.
• Conduct behavior-based safety observations and site safety inspections.
• Lead and coordinate site emergency response efforts.

Auto Safety Support

• Review Site Specific Health and Safety Plans (SSHSPs) and Pre-Job Hazard Analysis (PJHAs).
• Monitor Geotab GPS tracking devices and composite scores to advise Principal/Supervisor of necessary corrective action(s).
• Create or modify Safety Briefing Meetings based on observed incidents.
• Track and tabulate incident data and prepare annual compliance reports for Incident Rates, DART (Days Away Restricted and Transferred) Rates, and Experience Modification Ratings.

Health and Safety Liaison

• Assist in reporting at monthly Senior Project Manager meetings on Safety Committee meeting highlights, safety initiatives, YTD incident numbers, and other related topics.
• Present Health and Safety topics and statistics at Principal meetings as requested.
• Act as a resource for all employee health and safety-related questions, inquiries, and concerns.
• Consult on and maintain an effective medical surveillance program.
• Consult on auto insurance and best practices.
• Develop best practices for safety, including metrics and goals.

All other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required.
• Willingness to travel throughout the United States.
• Travel up to 75% of the time to various job locations.
• Willingness to work in remote areas.Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Strong analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal, detail-oriented, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards.
• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2years of progressive environmental, industrial, or construction health and safety experience.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER.

Pay commensurate with experience.

From its inception in 1991, Weaver Consultants Group has been founded upon the tenets of attentive and responsive customer service, strong project management, and solid internal financial controls. The quality of our people, our focus on understanding and responding to our clients' needs, and our application of sound business management practices have resulted in most new projects originating from our existing customer base. Over the years, our professionals have faced the challenges of a constantly changing industry. Shifting federal and state regulations, cultural trends, and technical innovations have vastly impacted the way businesses work. Throughout it all, our team has remained dedicated to our clients, helping to identify pragmatic solutions to help them achieve their business objectives.

Weaver Consultants Group prides itself on our people - A talented group of engineers, scientists, support staff and administrators who are as dedicated to client service as they are to their professional or technical discipline.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Weaver Consultants Group maintains a drug free workplace.