Health & Safety Specialist

WITRON Group; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three bonus opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

Company paid Basic Life, Dependent...

Job summary

WITRON Group seeks a Health & Safety Specialist to coordinate health and safety on US project sites, working with GC, project managers, and installation teams to ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Role requires frequent travel up to 90% to project sites across the United States, with duties including audits, training organization, and subcontractor management to ensure client contract compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in health & safety, construction management or a related field.
• Associates or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Environmental Science or Engineering preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Responsibilities

• Participate in construction meetings between the customer, Building GC and WITRON personnel.
• Implement policies and procedures regarding safe working methods, inspection standards and emergency procedures.
• Perform audits of construction zones and high risk work for WITRON and WITRON sub-contractors to ensure all standards are met and maintained.
• Organize and maintain all training and program documents including but not limited to on site training, auditing, and permitting.
• Participate in construction meetings between the customer, Building GC and WITRON personnel.
• Assist with management of sub-contractors to verify equipment, training, and site access.
• Develop and maintain the relationship with the client while ensuring all requirements of client contract are being met
• Abide by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills

Project management

Construction safety

OH&S rules

General contractor coordination

Leadership

Written & verbal communication

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access,/

Education

Associates or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Environmental Science or Engineering

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Health & Safety Specialist

The Health and Safety Specialist serves as the primary coordinator for the WITRON teams on US Project sites on all matters of health and safety. Coordinating with the Building General Contractor, Construction Supervisor, Project Managers, and Installation Teams, a successful Health and Safety Specialist will work with our internal and external partners to ensure the adherence of the project to the necessary health and safety requirements.

This is WITRON

The Health and Safety Specialist serves as the primary coordinator for the WITRON teams on US Project sites on all matters of health and safety. Coordinating with the Building General Contractor, Construction Supervisor, Project Managers, and Installation Teams, a successful Health and Safety Specialist will work with our internal and external partners to ensure the adherence of the project to the necessary health and safety requirements.

This role requires frequent travel up to 90% to project sites in the United States

Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in construction meetings between the customer, Building GC and WITRON personnel.
• Implement policies and procedures regarding safe working methods, inspection standards and emergency procedures.
• Perform audits of construction zones and high risk work for WITRON and WITRON sub-contractors to ensure all standards are met and maintained.
• Organize and maintain all training and program documents including but not limited to on site training, auditing, and permitting.
• Participate in construction meetings between the customer, Building GC and WITRON personnel.
• Assist with management of sub-contractors to verify equipment, training, and site access.
• Develop and maintain the relationship with the client while ensuring all requirements of client contract are being met
• Abide by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of project management, construction and/or industrial automation
• Knowledge of OH&S Rules and Regulations, workplace compliance safety and construction safety
• Experience working with a General Contractor and Sub-Contractors (preferably on a large project)
• Sound judgement, strong leadership skills and the ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Project
• Ability to work at heights and with heavy machinery

Education And Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in health & safety, construction management or a related field.
• Associates or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Environmental Science or Engineering preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Physical Requirements

• Availability to travel frequently to various locations in the United States
• Continuous walking, climbing and standing
• Lifting, pulling and pushing up to 100 pounds

Why WITRON?

• Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of technology with WITRON's advanced automated material handling system.
• Continuous Growth: Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement with ample opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Competitive Benefits: WITRON values employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer three (3) bonus opportunities, comprehensive health benefits. We offer company paid Basic Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance. We offer a great 401(k) match, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and much more!

Join WITRON and be part of a team that's shaping the future of automation logistics!

WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Our benefits at Arlington Heights

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Your secure feeling is of great importance to us. Find out about our added values and special benefits.

Team Spirit

We are there for one another and as a company we strive to always become better. You can look forward to being part of a great team environment.

WITRON Bonus

Employees will have the opportunity to participate in our WITRON bonus program once eligible.

Social Benefits

WITRON has a tradition of observing “Special Days” in our employees lives and will provide added benefits or

bonuses to help celebrate certain milestones.

Top Equipment

We will provide you with brand name work apparel and professional tools to make sure all of our employees have the right equipment to do the job.

Corporate Culture

Collaboration, an open-door policy, various company events and team building measures are a part of WITRON. A company with modern values and positive culture is waiting for you.

Support & Opportunity

Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognized and supported. Career opportunities are available for all of our employees, come grow with WITRON.

Any further questions?

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Joselyn Villa

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