Safety Engineer - Civil Infrastructure - 100% Travel

Keeley Construction Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

You will lead safety programs, enforce regulatory compliance, and train staff while investigating incidents and developing corrective actions. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and industry-leading safety performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience supporting similar responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support and administer comprehensive safety programs for employees and contractors.
• Enforce safety policies, procedures, and guidelines that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards, as well as company-specific safety policies.
• Regularly review safety protocols and make necessary adjustments to maintain compliance.
• Identify and assess potential safety hazards and risks in the workplace.
• Support development of strategies to mitigate or eliminate safety risks and prevent accidents or incidents.
• Provide safety training to employees, contractors, and relevant personnel.
• Promote a safety-conscious culture by conducting workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns.
• Lead investigations into workplace accidents or incidents to determine causes and preventive measures.
• Develop incident reports and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of facilities, equipment, and work sites to identify and address safety deficiencies.
• Ensure that safety standards are maintained, and corrective actions are taken as necessary.
• Develop and update emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and first aid protocols.
• Collaborate with emergency response teams and ensure readiness for potential disasters.
• Collect and analyze safety-related data to identify trends, areas of improvement, and opportunities to enhance safety performance.
• Prepare and present safety reports to senior management.
• Assess the suitability of safety equipment and personal protective gear.
• Recommend the procurement of appropriate safety gear and ensure its proper use.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging safety technologies.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in safety processes and procedures.

Skills

Safety program management

Regulatory compliance

Training employees

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

You will lead safety programs, enforce regulatory compliance, and train staff while investigating incidents and developing corrective actions. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and industry-leading safety performance.