Safety & Health Administrator - Combined Cycle - GA

Black & Veatch Family of Companies; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks an entry-level Safety & Health Administrator for Combined Cycle projects in GA. The role supports administering Safety and Health Procedures, may perform first aid, and handles routine safety tasks.

You will engage with crews, conduct safety training, and help maintain a safe job site. You will work under supervision to implement procedures, assist in inspections, and ensure compliance with safety rules, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic, employee-owned

Qualifications

• 1 year of safety-related experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed for site visits and assignments.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and regulatory requirements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
• Assist and support crews with daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format, identify hazards and mitigate risks
• Understand and respond to safety hazards and warning devices
• Follow lockout/tag out procedures and safety rules
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and communicate effectively
• Provide training and onboarding support as needed and participate in safety investigations and reporting
• Conduct routine site safety, health, and environmental inspections
• Maintain PPE and perform inspections of equipment
• Carry out documentation and record keeping related to safety programs
• Support project programs and emergency action plans under supervision
• Act as on-site first aid and medical provider as directed
• Communicate with workers' compensation manager and supervisors on safety matters
• Gain understanding of scope of work and project plans to ensure safety alignment
• Conduct toolbox talks and relay safety concerns to crews
• Ensure equipment is operated safely and daily inspections are completed
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions

Skills

1 year safety-related experience

Ability to travel as needed

Safety principles

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Safety & Health Administrator - Combined Cycle - GA

Location: Newnan, GA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :Yes

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Job Summary

This is an entry level position that will assist in administering the company's Safety and Health Procedures. The position may perform first aid treatment and routine, less complex safety tasks as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested


• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.


• Assist and support crews as needed with daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards


• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (ie back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)


• Understand, train, support, implement, and follow lockout/tag out procedures


• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment


• Use effective verbal and written communication skills


• Listen to other employees and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation


• Consult with supervisor and if needed HR on any issues


• Perform drug and alcohol screens in accordance with company substance abuse policies and procedures


• Conducts employee safety and health training and may assist in onboarding new professionals as needed


• Conducts routine site safety, health, and environmental inspections


• Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment and perform inspections on such equipment when needed


• May assist with accident investigations and learn to perform and lead investigations utilizing the appropriate forms and process


• As directed by supervisor, consult with workers on workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques to mitigate all possible risks


• Performs documentation, record keeping and filing functions


• Implements and supports project programs and procedures such as security and emergency action plan with the guidance of supervisor


• Acts as on-site first aid and medical provider


• Enters safety and health data into word processing and spreadsheet type programs


• Communicates with company worker's compensation manager


• When requested assist supervisors in training / teaching safety practices, policies and procedures related to an employee's assigned tasks


• Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project


• Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedule as they relate to that portion of the work assigned


• Conduct tool box meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to the crews


• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement


• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being used


• Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies


• Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year safety-related experience preferred


• Ability to travel as needed


• One or more of the following certifications: STS or STS-C NCCER Field Safety OSHA 30-Hour First-Aid and CPR certified

Certifications

Prefer one or more of the following certifications: STS or STS-C NCCER Field Safety OSHA 30-Hour First-Aid and CPR certified.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.


• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.


• See and hear naturally or with correction.


• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.


• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.


• Requires repetitive movement.


• May require work above 5 feet in height.


• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.


• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment

• Typical construction site environment:


• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.


• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.


• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions


• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.


• Work around hazardous equipment.


• Typical office environment.


• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

012

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