Safety Engineer, New Grad

Jobright.ai; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading electrical construction firm is seeking a Safety Engineer (New Grad) to ensure compliance with safety standards at job sites. This entry-level role involves monitoring work environments, coordinating training, and assisting in safety reporting. Strong problem-solving skills and a degree in Occupational Safety or a related field are required. The position offers full-time employment in Downers Grove, Illinois, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify deficiencies.
• Working knowledge of electrical design and construction concepts.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform against deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor job sites and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assist in preparing Job Hazard Analyses and participate in daily huddles.
• Coordinate with project managers to maintain project safety standards.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of tool and product safety

Superior communications and interpersonal skills

Education

Four-year Occupational Safety degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Summary:

Gibson Electric is a leading provider of electrical construction, service, and maintenance. They are seeking a Safety Engineer to work closely with the Safety Quality Productivity Manager and field supervision, ensuring compliance with safety plans and standards while monitoring job sites and coordinating training efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Visit job sites and monitor the work environment.

• Intake, review and organize electronic and paper files as they relate to job site safety reporting requirements.

• Work with field supervision on site specific training.

• Review project implementation of the safety plan and gather data on project execution.

• Coordinate with project managers and other project leads following project execution.

• Liaise with project lead and other project managers to maintain project safety standards.

• Assist in preparing Job Hazard Analyses.

• Participate in daily huddles.

• Represent company in assigned project meetings and industry events.

• Support field supervision to drive compliance with safety plans, programs and work rules as required by Company policy and contracts.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Four-year Occupational Safety degree or a degree in a related field. The equivalent combined education and field experience will also be considered.

• Must have strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to identify deficiencies, confront problems and work as a team to a solution.

• Working knowledge of tool and product safety.

• Working knowledge of electrical design and construction concepts.

• Ability to thoroughly understand and apply company policies, procedures, business ethics, and work.

• Superior communications and interpersonal skills.

• An ability to learn new software for employee training required.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform against accelerated deadlines.

Company:

Gibson Electric is an certified electrical construction firm. Founded in 1912, the company is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Software Development

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