On-Site Safety Representative

Robinson Construction Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Construction seeks an On-Site Safety Representative to promote a strong safety culture on active job sites. You will support OSHA compliance, client safety requirements, and company policies while working with Superintendents, Project Managers and field personnel to prevent incidents.

Qualifications include an associate degree or higher in construction safety and certifications such as OSHA 30, CHST, or CSP; knowledge of Procore/Site Docs; willingness to conduct site orientations and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher with emphasis on construction safety.
• Preferred OSHA/CSH certifications (OSHA 30, 510, STSC, CHST, ASP, CSP).

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily job site activities for safety compliance with company policies and OSHA standards.
• Maintain training documentation and verify on-site employee training.
• Conduct site orientations and audit records using Site Docs.
• Lead weekly safety meetings and document minutes.
• Ensure crane inspections are performed and documented at required intervals.
• Investigate incidents/near-misses and document corrective actions.
• Assist with substance abuse testing and project-specific safety tasks.
• Attend project meetings to support PMs and superintendents.
• Coordinate with Corporate Safety during inspections and investigations.
• Ensure permits are reviewed and filed; maintain open communication with site supervision.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Team coordination

Safety training

Communications

Incident investigation

Education

Associate degree in construction safety

OSHA 30

CHST

CSP

STSC

Tools

Procore

Site Docs

Rhumbix

Microsoft Office

Job description

The On-Site Safety Representative is responsible for promoting and enforcing a strong safety culture on active construction job sites. This role supports compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and client

requirements while working closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, and field personnel to prevent incidents and ensure a safe working environment.

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily job site activities to ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA standards
• Maintain project level training documentation and verification of training for employees on site
• Conduct site specific orientations on all employees, audit records and document via Site Docs
• Conduct daily crew assessments and monthly site audits and provide documentation in Procore
• Provide safety related guidance and assistance to all Foreman, Field Engineers and Superintendents
• Conduct documented weekly safety meetings for the project assigned. Weekly meetings are to follow a set agenda and be documented in a consistent manner
• Ensure that weekly safety meeting minutes are kept and distributed after each meeting
• Ensure that crane inspections are performed and documented at required intervals to include but not be limited to annually and upon each setup
• Ensure that adequate security measures are employed at the project facility and are being followed
• Ensure all safety related incidents are reported and incident reports are filled out according to the Safety Policy Manual
• Conduct incident investigations, including gathering witness statements; ensure thorough documentation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, and recommend corrective actions and follow-up training
• Assist with substance abuse testing per company polices in coordination with Superintendent and HR Training Coordinator
• Attend project meetings as required to support Project Managers and Superintendents
• Assist Safety Management with OSHA/MSHA inspections and investigations
• Assist job site supervision with applicable permits
• Review project permits and correct any issues
• Review STA’s daily and upload to Site Docs
• Maintain open communication with all levels of site supervision and office management
• Conduct or assist with new hire orientations and paperwork as needed

Meetings

• Conduct weekly safety meetings with project level Supervision, Project Management and Corporate Safety Department
• Bi-monthly virtual supervisor’s meeting via MS Teams when available
• Meet with Corporate Safety Department on weekly basis

Required Computer Skills/Programs

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams & Access
• Procore/Site Docs/Rhumbix

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree or higher with an emphasis on construction safety or equivalent experience
• Preferred Certifications include: OSHA 30, OSHA 510, STSC, CHST, ASP, CSP

Continuing Education

• Establish goals with individual Career Development Plan and continue with professional education and development

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer in an office trailer environment.
• Ability to work on construction sites which may require the ability to climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, lie, bend or squat and/or crawl
• Certified in and proficient with operating Aerial lift on project sites

Job Site Working Conditions

• May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles, loud noises, extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt
• May work near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery

Other

• Some overtime, evenings, weekends, and or holidays may be required to meet the demands of the project

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.