Safety Professional (College) - Atlanta, GA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Safety Professional based in Atlanta, GA. The position involves oversight of construction project safety, health, and risk management, effectively managing various safety programs, and collaborating with Project Management to implement safety plans.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and experience in safety training and regulatory compliance. Knowledge of OSHA standards and safety management systems is essential.

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience required.
• Experience conducting safety and health training.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Construction Project Safety, Health, and Risk Management.
• Develop site-specific project safety plans.
• Collaborate with project management to implement Operational Risk Management.

Skills

Safety training and compliance

Safety Management Systems knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

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. 20% Travel.

• 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

Candidate Requirements

• 0+ years with a Bachelors Degree
• 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

Possible Work Locations

• Leesburg, VA
• Boydton, VA
• Richmond, VA
• Atlanta, GA
• Baltimore, MD
• Charleston, SC

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.
• Knowledge and understanding of Safety Requirements and Regulations