Project Safety Specialist

The Haskell Company; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Haskell Company is seeking a dedicated safety professional to manage project-specific safety and health issues, ensuring protection for employees, contract workers, client personnel, and the public. You will coordinate with project leadership to ensure compliance with all applicable safety rules and policies.

Key duties include safety planning, training, audits, regulatory reporting, and hazard mitigation across projects nationwide with travel as required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Advanced Technology and Mission Critical Market, Manufacturing and Industrial Water experience.
• Recognized safety certification (STS, CSST, CSSS) through BCSP or NCCER.
• Ability to enforce federal, state, local, and company regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.

Responsibilities

• Participates in safety pre-planning and hazard analysis for a project with the project superintendent.
• Initiates and monitors project drug screening procedures.
• Conducts safety orientation and training process for all employees and contracts partners on site.
• Conducts all necessary safety training for an assigned project.
• Enforces The Haskell Company Code of Safe Practice throughout the project.
• Supports project superintendent with safety audits and corrective actions.
• Maintains and follows up on safety records and reports as required by regulators and company policies.
• Inspects safety equipment and issues permits as needed.
• Conducts safety meetings and coordinates with the RSS on project safety issues.

Skills

Construction safety

Hazard analysis

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

STS

CSST

CSSS

Job description

Please note our clients and projects are nationwide - Travel will be required.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing project-specific safety and health issues to ensure the protection of Haskell employees, contract partner employees, client personnel, and the general public. You will also evaluate and coordinate project activities to comply with rules, regulations, and policies applicable to project safety.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participates in safety pre-planning and hazard analysis for a project with the project superintendent
• Initiates and monitors project drug screening procedures
• Conducts safety orientation and training process for all employees and contracts partners upon arrival on site
• Conducts all necessary safety training for an assigned project
• Participates in the enforcement of The Haskell Company Code of Safe Practice throughout the project
• Supports project superintendent in safety efforts. Provides inspection and correction audits to the superintendent on a daily basis for their action with employees and contract partners
• Maintains follow-up procedures for ensuring all items identified are corrected in a timely fashion
• Should hazard(s) classified as an imminent danger be identified, stop operations, and protect others from the hazard(s). Contacts project superintendent for immediate correction
• Verifies training of those involved in the generation of the hazard
• Communicates with the assigned Regional Safety Supervisor (RSS) on all project safety issues. Performs monthly Safety Evaluation Report (SER) with the assistance of the RSS
• Participates in pre-construction and subcontractor meetings to discuss/review safety-related issues prior to commencement of their work and be aware of project particulars
• Conducts weekly safety meetings with all project employees
• Enforces safety rules per established disciplinary action guidelines
• Maintains required employee training records and all project safety documentation
• Administers all record keeping and reporting guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company policies
• Conducts accident investigations and assists project superintendent in the prompt reporting of incidents/accidents
• Inspects and maintains safety equipment
• Issues confined space and "hot work" permits as required
• Accompanies any (authorized outside entities) personnel on safety inspections
• Performs additional assignments per supervisor's direction

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry
• Advanced Technology and Mission Critical Market, Manufacturing and Industrial Water experience
• Recognized safety certification (STS, CSST, CSSS) through BCSP or NCCER
• Employee should be able to have a thorough understanding of and the ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and company regulations
• The ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to understand and execute the company vision and values of Team, Excellence, Service, and Trust

Join our team and be a driving force behind our project's success!

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.