Safety & Compliance Specialist — Risk, S&H & ORM

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Leadership opportunities

Training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. seeks a Safety Professional 1 to support the Security and Electronic Systems unit.

The role focuses on construction safety oversight, health and risk management, and the development of site-specific safety plans in collaboration with project teams and management. Candidates should have experience in OSHA/Regulatory compliance, S&H training, and Safety Management Systems, with a goal to ensure safe, compliant project execution and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and health standards, rules, regulations (OSHA, DOT)
• Experience conducting S&H training, regulatory compliance (1910, 1926, EM-385)
• Safety Management Systems knowledge and implementation
• Trainer designations or ASP/CHST etc. aspirations are encouraged

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with GC/owner on site conditions and safety compliance
• Lead and participate in project safety meetings and training
• Develop Site Specific Accident Prevention Programs and training plans
• Manage site safety budgets, permits, and compliance with contract specs
• Lead ORM team to create and implement safety plans based on client and GC specs
• Maintain documentation of investigations and incident reports
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and audit processes
• Proficient in MS Office and SharePoint

Skills

Safety management

OSHA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

MS Office/SharePoint

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking a Safety Professional 1 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

The Safety Professional is responsible for oversight of Construction Project Safety, Health (S&H), and Risk Management, effectively managing multiple Safety programs, developing and implementing M.C. Dean site-specific project safety plans, and collaborating with Project Management in the implementation and leadership of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) process. Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough and practical.

• Coordinate with General Contractor (GC) and/or owner of general site conditions and/or Non-Compliance Notice (NCN)
• Participate in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/sub-contractors to advise of project-specific mitigation plans, S&H training programs, and technical reports
• Assist with the development and implementation of Site Specific Accident Prevention Programs (APP) and training plans to meet project safety plan specs and requirements
• Assist with site safety budgets, necessary safe work permits and assure compliance with project contract, plans, and specifications
• Lead the Operational Risk Management (ORM) team in reviewing, interpreting, and developing a project safety plan based on project, client/owner, Program Manager, and General Contractor (GC) specifications, design drawings, regulations, and existing safety system - Conduct / assist with incident / investigation reporting.
• Knowledge of safety and health standards, rules, regulations - Working knowledge of safe work practices, accident investigation techniques, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, insurance audits, workers compensation, project health surveys, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), site emergency evacuation and first aid plans
• Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office suite, including Share Point

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; the ability to obtain a security clearance is required.

Education/ Candidate Requirements:

• 6+ years with a high school diploma / GED
• 4+ years with an Associates Degree
• 0+ years with a Bachelors Degree
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience conducting S&H training, Regulatory compliance expert/1910, 1926, EM-385 1-1
• Safety Management Systems knowledge, skill and experience
• ANSI-Z10, OHSAS 18001, ISO 3100
• Understanding of culture and culture building skills
• Trainer Designation - OSHA 500/502 - Safety and Health / Occupational Safety degree from an ABET accredited program
• Willingness to pursue Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Previous electrical / construction / industrial /federal and commercial S&H experience

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.