Mission-Critical Safety Engineer

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Pet insurance

Ryan Foundation - charitable matching

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Safety Engineer to join our Mission Critical team and support multiple current locations, including Atlanta, Columbus, Phoenix, South Bend and Minneapolis.

You will oversee safety program development, conduct site inspections, lead incident investigations, ensure OSHA compliance, and collaborate with project leadership to drive zero-incident performance on mission critical constructions.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Knowledge of mission critical project systems preferred.
• Knowledge of LOTO requirements.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E requirements.
• Assist in incident investigations including near misses, injuries, property damage, and those impacting the public.
• OSHA knowledge in construction industry.
• Minimum construction management experience or 3 years safety experience in construction.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Ability to utilize construction technology systems and multiple software platforms.
• Demonstrates leadership and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Interface closely with Mission Critical Campus Safety Manager, Field Managers and employees to implement, monitor and enforce the safety program.
• Contribute to the safety and health program management, design, and continual improvement.
• Monitors construction activities and advises management on compliance with applicable regulatory rules, regulations, and/or laws.
• Collect and monitor project safety programs from all subcontractors that are specific to the project.
• Assists in the investigation of all project accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Analyzes investigative data and assists in the development of preventive measures to eliminate or control hazards and potential liability.
• Assists in the preparation and submittal of accident reports as prescribed by federal, state, client and local regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of the project including those with project leadership or other project personnel of the project, equipment, and materials to identify hazards and ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulations.
• Collects, develops, and disseminates materials and information used in program development and to further safety protection training.
• Assist with compiling and distributing statistical reports on safety performance, accident costs and OSHA related fines.
• Assist with the development of appropriate databases to perform data analytics in support of operational improvement and zero incident initiatives
• Participate in all preconstruction safety meetings and safety committee meetings.
• Review JHA's, PTP's and permits required by subcontractors.
• Conduct project safety orientations, toolbox talks, and all job safety meetings.
• Assist in the oversite of safety support personnel assigned to the project.
• Conducts safety and health program evaluations of construction activities and advises supervision and management of adequacy and compliance with mandatory rules and regulations.
• Assist and provides training and other technical support services on safety related topics for mission critical projects to project supervision.
• Assist with implementation of company drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Administers and coordinates medical treatment facilities for injured workers.
• Provides interface with OSHA.
• Assists at each site during compliance inspections.
• Assist and coordinate with OSHA Consultation visits, OSHA Partnerships, and programs on construction sites.
• Assist and coordinates and participates in all OSHA fines and citation meetings.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA regulations

Project safety

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

OSHA 30-hour construction

CSP certification

First-aid/CPR/AED

NFPA 70E knowledge

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health or related field

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Safety Engineer to join our Mission Critical team and support multiple current locations, including Atlanta, Columbus, Phoenix, South Bend and Minneapolis.

You will oversee safety program development, conduct site inspections, lead incident investigations, ensure OSHA compliance, and collaborate with project leadership to drive zero-incident performance on mission critical constructions.