Health & Safety Specialist

WITRON Group; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

Company-paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

WITRON Integrated Logistics, Inc. in Arlington Heights, IL seeks a Health & Safety Specialist to coordinate health & safety on US project sites. Frequent travel up to 90% to project sites across the United States is required.

You will collaborate with the Building GC, Construction Supervisor, Project Managers, and installation teams to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, audit zones, and organize training and documents. Strong MS Office skills and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in health & safety, construction management or related field.
• Associates or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Environmental Science or Engineering preferred; HS diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in construction meetings between customer, Building GC and WITRON personnel.
• Implement safety policies and procedures including safe working methods, inspection standards and emergency procedures.
• Perform audits of construction zones and high-risk work for WITRON and sub-contractors to ensure standards are met.
• Organize and maintain training and program documents including on-site training, auditing, and permitting.
• 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 met.
• Abide by and perform all duties in accordance with health and safety regulations and practices.

Skills

Project management

OH&S Rules & Regulations

Construction safety

Leadership

Written & verbal communication

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access,,

Ability to work at heights

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in Construction Management or Environmental Science or Engineering

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Project

Job description

3721 North Ventura Drive,
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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
• 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.

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