Safety Engineer

Franjo Builders; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Franjo Construction is seeking a Safety Engineer to advance the company’s culture of safety on site. You will partner with safety directors, trades, and supervision to enforce safety standards and drive incident-free projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Occupational Health/Safety or related field, a current driver’s license, and OSHA certifications. Expect local travel and routine site-based work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health/Safety or related field.
• Current driver's license and OSHA 300/500 certifications required.
• Background check and drug screen clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan of the day communications with Safety Director.
• Conduct daily site inspections of assigned projects.
• Maintain daily communications with project superintendent/foreman.
• Identify hazards and review with specific trades.
• Solve JHA/JSA issues and improve safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Travel locally with potential overnight trips (0–50%).

Skills

Collaboration

Organization

Communication

Writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health/Safety

Tools

OSHA 300/500

Job description

The Safety Engineer position at Franjo Construction ( www.franjoconstruction.com ) will include the opportunity to share Franjo Construction's belief of "A Culture Built Around Safety" are words that are brought to life every day. The Safety Engineer will meet and discuss Safety with all working trades onsite providing insight into Franjo Constructions Culture, expectations, and goals.

Essential Functions

• Plan of the day communications with the Safety Director.
• Daily site inspections of assigned projects.
• Daily communications with the project superintendent/foreman.
• Identifying hazards and reviewing them with specific trades.
• Specific JHA/JSA problem solving.
• Ensure all local, state, and federal requirements are being followed.

Competencies

• Strong collaborative, organizational, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Labor Management skills.
• Teamwork Orientated.
• Strong Dedication, Creativity, and High Energy outlook; willingness to go above and beyond.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Percentage of Travel is estimated at about 0- 50 %, but can vary based on various projects

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health/ Safety or relevant experience in lieu of education
• Must have current driver's license and maintain current OSHA 300 and 500 certifications

Must be able to pass a 7 year background check. We also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.