Safety Engineer

Conti Civil, LLC.; Little Ferry (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Conti Civil LLC is seeking a Site Safety and Health Engineer to lead safety performance on New Jersey projects. You will administer the Conti Safety, Health and Environmental Program and coordinate daily safety activities with the Project Management Team, traveling to project sites as needed.

The role requires developing SSHPs, enforcing safety policies, conducting trainings and inspections, and maintaining documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant Safety and Health experience in industrial, construction or environmental fields.
• Construction Health and Safety focus required.
• OSHA/DOT/EPA training experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Outreach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP).
• Ensure site compliance with safety and health requirements (OSHA/DOT/EPA).
• Enforce safety procedures among employees, subcontractors and vendors.
• Conduct site orientations based on Conti plans for personnel.
• Participate in foremen meetings and weekly planning huddles with safety focus.
• Develop and conduct weekly safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Perform daily safety/health inspections and address deficiencies.
• Ensure medical surveillance programs are implemented (HAZWOPER, respiratory clearance).
• Maintain project documentation (Daily Reports, Safety Audits, SDS, etc.).
• Provide required safety/health submittals to Project Management.
• Interface with insurer, OSHA and client on safety issues.
• Perform accident/injury investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver OSHA/DOT/EPA trainings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

People skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/occupational health/engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Conti Civil LLC is a fourth generation, privately owned construction leader specializing in infrastructure projects. Built on a 120 year foundation of honesty and integrity, our company has grown and evolved with each generation to where we are today: a highly respected civil contractor for clients nationwide.

We are known for our platform of outstanding project execution. Our track record of delivering high impact construction projects to our clients and our extraordinary commitment to our core values, employees, and communities where we work has been the foundation of our success and longevity. We strive to be the company of choice for our employees, clients, and stakeholders and have earned dozens of awards for project excellence, safety performance and as the best place to work.

To learn more about Conti Civil LLC. visit www.conticivil.com

What We Are Looking For

The Site Safety and Health Engineer ensures all managers and supervisors insist on the maximum safety performance and awareness of all employees under their direction by enthusiastically and consistently administering all safety and health policies and procedures established in the Conti Safety, Health and Environmental Program. This position is responsible for the project Safety and Health Plan and for the daily coordination of safety activities with the Project Management Team.

This position will require travel to project sites in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and maintaining Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP).
• Ensures site compliance with specified safety and health requirements including federal, state, and local laws, as well as OSHA regulations and all aspects of the SSHP.
• Ensures all safety and health operations and policies comply with the applicable government, program, contract, and task order requirements.
• Ensures the Project Supervision enforces the safety procedures and policies and address non-compliance among all employees, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Conducts site specific orientations based on the Conti site safety and health plans for all project personnel, Conti and subcontracted employees.
• Participate in Foremen's meetings and weekly planning huddles to ensure the project is pre-planning activities with safety focused steps.
• Develops and conducts weekly site safety meetings, toolbox talks.
• Performs daily onsite safety and health inspections, based on findings completes corrective action report, if required, and follows up on deficiencies.
• Ensures the project medical surveillance programs are implemented as required (i.e., HAZWOPER physical, respiratory clearance).
• Generates and maintains all project documentation and ensures it remains available on-site. (i.e., Daily Reports/Field Notes, Safety Audits, Daily Safety Meetings (Take 5), Incident Investigation, Weekly Safety Meeting, training records and Safety Data Sheets (SDS))
• Provides the required Safety and Health submittals to the Project Management team.
• Interfaces with the company's insurance provider, OSHA and the client on all job inspections and safety and health related issues.
• Performs accident/injury investigations and recommends corrective actions.
• Delivers OSHA, DOT, and EPA required trainings.

Qualifications:

• Five or more years of relevant Safety and Health experience in the industrial, construction or environmental fields with progressively greater responsibility, with a focus on Heavy Highway, Bridges and Infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related degree, preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in the construction industry, preferred.
• Certified or pursuing certification as a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST).
• Has developed and delivered OSHA, DOT and EPA required training.
• Has completed an OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Outreach Course, OSHA 500 preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Air Monitoring/Sampling, preferred.
• Working knowledge of Safety and Health Standards and regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.) and how to apply them to specific tasks/activities.
• Trained in Incident Investigation, HAZWOPER, Excavation/ Trenching,Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Scaffold Safety, Fire Protection and Electrical Safety.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and people skills a must.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.
• All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

What you need to know:

• Conti has great benefits. We provide medical, dental and vision on the first day of your employment. Life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, EAP, wellness programs and many other optional programs are offered as well.

Conti is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies and Candidates

Conti has a strict policy regarding unsolicited resumes. We will only consider resumes submitted directly by candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Conti, including those sent to Conti’s mailing addresses, email addresses, or directly to Conti employees, will be treated as the property of Conti. We will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

For recruitment agencies: Please note that Conti will only engage with agencies that have received prior written authorization from our Director of Human Resources. Agencies must secure this approval before submitting resumes, and only in connection with a specific job opening that is covered by a fully executed service agreement.

Conti will not compensate any agency that submits resumes without a formal agreement in place. All agency agreements must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Human Resources. No other employee is authorized to enter into any agreement on behalf of Conti regarding candidate placements.