Safety Engineer

OHLA USA; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Engaging work environment

Job summary

OHLA USA is seeking a Safety Engineer to join our team in the Greater Chicago Area. You will help develop, implement and monitor site safety programs to keep workers protected and projects compliant.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in heavy civil construction, with OSHA certifications and strong safety leadership and communication skills to collaborate with project staff and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction.
• Proficient in safety and environmental principles.
• Ability to identify exposures and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong computer skills and MS Office familiarity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• 10- and 30-hour OSHA certificates preferred; IDOT/TOLLWAY experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the project site safety program.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety orientation for new employees.
• Attend meetings to define roles within the Safety Program.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits.
• Record and report safety violations with corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents and prepare proper reports.
• Maintain all required job safety records and safety communications.
• Support evacuation and fire control procedures with project staff.
• Assist in safety-related claims management and progress briefings.

Skills

Safety leadership

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OSHA 10/30

IDOT/TOLLWAY familiarity

Job description

Overview

Who isOHLA USA?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Safety Engineer in theGreater Chicago Area. The Safety Engineer assists with the development and implementation of the site safety programs and collaborates with project staff to promote a safe and compliant work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the project site safety program
• Establish and conduct jobsite orientation for every new employee for the project and administer and record their participation in the orientation program and issue identification to those employees completing the orientation program
• Attend all initial meetings with the Project Staff and Subcontractor representatives to clearly define their role within the confines of the Project Safety Program
• Establish and conduct regular (weekly) safety meetings with project staff.
• Ensure and maintain a log of each toolbox safety meetings held with their employees
• Review each Subcontractors Safety Program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the project Safety Program requirements
• Conduct regular (daily) jobsite and work area inspections
• Conduct formal weekly jobsite inspections and complete the safety checklist noting safety violations and corrective actions
• Record, notify and prepare written report of any violations or unsafe practices to direct hire employees or Subcontractors for immediate correction actions
• Stop at once any violation or unsafe practice
• Assist Project Superintendent in establishing and implementing safety procedures including evacuation and fire control procedures
• Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports
• Establish and maintain all required job safety records
• Conduct a monthly overview safety meeting
• Assist the Claims Manager in the management of claims
• Attend Project Staff Meetings to brief the staff on safety issues on the project and coming from the company and to keep informed of the progress of the job

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is highly preferable
• A minimum of 5 years experience in heavy civil construction
• Working knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
• Capable of identifying known/potential exposures and recommending corrective actions
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs
• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferred
• IDOT/TOLLWAY experience strongly preferred
• CHST or CSP designation is highly desirable

Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more!!

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.ohla-usa.com.

OHLA ADA Message

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.

OHLA EEO Message

OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.

Minimum Salary USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary USD $105,000.00/Yr.