Safety Professional

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company is seeking a Safety Specialist to oversee site safety programs on our construction projects. You will implement safety plans, communicate standards, and coordinate safety initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements while safeguarding workers on site.

The role involves safety reporting, training, incident investigations, and collaboration with project teams to uphold Yates safety procedures and performance targets across diverse sites.

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• Five years industry experience preferred.
• Three years in occupational health and safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety plans and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate safety initiatives for Yates and Projects as required.
• Safety reporting and analysis versus targets to PM.
• Safety training and competency assessment including onboarding.
• Incident classification, notification and investigation, close out actions.

Skills

Safety Management

OSHA standards knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or GED

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To ensure that the company maintains a healthy and safe working environment for all employees, in accordance with Yates management system expectations, operating standards, and safety management manual, statutory requirements, and client specifications.

Primary Duties:

• Implementation of safety plans and supporting documentation
• Communication of safety issues and standards
• Coordination of safety initiatives for Yates and Projects as required
• Safety reporting and analysis versus Yates leading and lagging targets to Project Management
• Health programs including fitness for and return to work
• Safety training and competency assessment, including on boarding and inductions
• Incident classification, notification investigation, and close out of all actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Safety assurance and verification
• Contractor evaluation and support as required
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
• Follow Yates Code of Conduct
• Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
• Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
• Report all incidents, near hits and hazards to management
• Required to wear and maintain personal PPE
• Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations
• Participate in workplace inspections
• Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care
• Participate in required and/or assigned training
• Provide suggestions to improve Safety
• Present a mature approach to working safely
• Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute
• Assists with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by the Executive Management in support of the successful completion of the project.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or GED
• Other relevant education, training or certificate is preferred
• CPR Certified
• Minimum of five (5) years’ industry experience
• Minimum of three (3) years in occupational health and safety

Requirements:

• Proven track record in the delivery of safety initiatives
• Enthusiastic and able to represent Yates in internal and external events
• Knowledge of OSHA standards
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Builds strong relationships to drive the business forward
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective communications with all stakeholders
• Strong writing and editing skills
• The ability to work constructively in a team environment
• Ability to influence

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools/equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs).??Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.?

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by?Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.