Safety Professional 1 - Washington, DC

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Safety Professional in Washington, DC, to oversee Construction Project Safety and Health initiatives. This role involves managing multiple safety programs and developing site-specific safety plans while collaborating with project teams.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree (preferred) and experience in safety training and regulatory compliance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience in conducting S&H training and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of ANSI-Z10 and OHSAS 18001.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Construction Project Safety and Risk Management.
• Develop and implement site-specific safety plans.
• Lead ORM team to develop project-specific safety plans.

Skills

S&H training

Regulatory compliance expertise

Safety Management Systems

Cultural understanding

OSHA standards

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate's degree (4+ years of experience)

High School diploma (6+ years of experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Share Point

Job description

Responsibilities

The Safety Professional is responsible for oversight of Construction Project Safety, Health (S&H), and Risk Management, effectively managing multiple Safety programs, developing and implementing M.C. Dean site‑specific project safety plans, and collaborating with Project Management in the implementation and leadership of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) process. Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough and practical.

• Coordinate with General Contractor (GC) and/or owner of general site conditions and/or Non‑Compliance Notice (NCN)
• Participate in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/sub‑contractors to advise of project‑specific mitigation plans, S&H training programs, and technical reports
• Assist with the development and implementation of Site Specific Accident Prevention Programs (APP) and training plans to meet project safety plan specs and requirements
• Assist with site safety budgets, necessary safe work permits and assure compliance with project contract, plans, and specifications
• Lead the Operational Risk Management (ORM) team in reviewing, interpreting, and developing a project safety plan based on project, client/owner, Program Manager, and General Contractor (GC) specifications, design drawings, regulations, and existing safety system – Conduct / assist with incident / investigation reporting.
• Knowledge of safety and health standards, rules, regulations – Working knowledge of safe work practices, accident investigation techniques, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, insurance audits, workers compensation, project health surveys, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), site emergency evacuation and first aid plans
• Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office suite, including Share Point

Qualifications

• 0+ years' experience with a Bachelors Degree
• 4+ years' experience with an Associates Degree
• 6+ years' experience with a High School diploma
• Bachelor's preferred
• Experience conducting S&H training, Regulatory compliance expert/1910, 1926, EM‑385 1‑1
• Safety Management Systems knowledge, skill and experience
• ANSI‑Z10, OHSAS 18001, ISO 3100
• Understanding of culture and culture building skills
• Trainer Designation – OSHA 500/502 – Safety and Health / Occupational Safety degree from an ABET accredited program
• Willingness to pursue Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Previous electrical / construction / industrial / federal and commercial S&H experience

Clearance Requirement

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret/SCI with Polygraph.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offsetPaid maternity leave

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.