Regional Health & Safety Specialist for Construction

Big-D Careers; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Regional Health & Safety Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in promoting a safe working environment. This remote position offers the chance to leverage your expertise in health and safety regulations while supporting project teams and field staff. With a focus on innovative climate solutions, you will be instrumental in implementing safety programs, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Enjoy career growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package as part of an employee-owned firm committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K

Paid Leave

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of solid waste or construction experience.
• 3 years of heavy equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct training and emergency response drills.
• Investigate accidents and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Health & Safety Regulations

Training Development

Accident Investigation

Emergency Response Drills

Job description

What we are looking for

SCS Engineers is seeking a Regional Health & Safety Specialist for Construction to act as a liaison with project teams and field staff. The role involves assisting in preventing, reducing, and eliminating hazardous situations. This remote position is ideal for someone looking to advance into Health & Safety.

How you can make an impact

1. Utilize comprehensive knowledge of federal and state environmental health and safety regulations to ensure program elements are properly implemented.
2. Review, evaluate, and update H&S program components, including SOPs and the IIPP annually.
3. Support and promote the SCS safety culture through training and behavior-based safety programs.
4. Provide guidance on implementing the H&S program and promote situational awareness and stop work authority.
5. Ensure employee training on new or modified equipment and processes is developed, delivered, documented, and includes heavy equipment, ATV/UTV use, excavation, trenching, and confined space entry.
6. Investigate accidents and near-misses, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
7. Provide health and safety services on projects, including training and documentation.
8. Address health and safety issues in offices and at sites, offering recommendations and training.
9. Conduct annual emergency response drills and maintain emergency equipment.
10. Lead new employee orientations and mentor staff for up to 6 months.
11. Coordinate and review Site-Specific Health and Safety Plans.

Qualifications

1. 7-10 years of relevant solid waste or construction experience, including 3 years operating heavy equipment.
2. Knowledge of installation and construction of LFG collection systems, well drilling, HDPE pipe fusion, trench safety, and material handling.

Pay Range

USD $72,800.00 - USD $104,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

At SCS Engineers, we focus on innovative climate solutions and environmental improvement for over 50 years. Join our employee-owned firm and build your legacy with career growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, ESOP, 401K, paid leave, and more.

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.