Safety Specialist - Federal

Cerris Builders; Plano (TX); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cerris Builders in Plano, Texas is seeking a dedicated Safety Coordinator to oversee safety programs across construction sites. The candidate will conduct inspections, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and proactively manage safety culture within the organization.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree, possess strong collaboration and communication skills, and have a minimum of one year of relevant experience. This position requires travel to job sites.

Formación

• Ability to prioritize and lead in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and quick to learn company software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee projects in construction and maintain project safety programs.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Investigate accidents and prepare reports as needed.

Conocimientos

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Nature of Work

Assist in the administration of project safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee projects in various stages of construction, along with database development & maintenance for accident reporting & trend analysis.
• Conduct regular walk through inspections of construction areas.
• Physically demonstrate the proper use of safety equipment to field teams.
• Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made.
• Review and/or revise safety specifications and procedures in conformance with departmental policy and OSHA regulations.
• Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents.
• Analyze accident and incident reports for trends and make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.
• Investigate accidents to minimize recurrence and prepare accident reports.
• Compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents.
• Assist in issuing various entry permits (i.e. to confined spaces) as required.
• Conduct routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections of company facilities.
• Conduct various air sampling, such as gas, CO2, noise test to insure safe working conditions.
• Promote the company safety culture and safety awareness throughout the company, projects, or office.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record which, per Company’s vehicle policy, allows operation of a company vehicle.
• Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to actively prioritize, lead, collaborate with, and function well within a team-oriented environment across multiple projects.
• Exhibit the ability to think strategically as it relates to business goals.
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn company software quickly.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems.
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high performance levels.
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful.
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.
• Depending on specific project, may require the following certifications: OSHA 500, OSHA 30 Hr, CHST, EM-385.

Experience

• 1+ year of related work experience preferred.
• Other work-related experience such as military, public service, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Normal office environment with periods of time spent on construction sites and occupied customer facilities.
• Requires travel to job sites with periods of overnight travel.
• Frequent activity: sitting, viewing and typing on computer screen.
• Occasional activity: standing, walking long distances, bending, reaching above shoulder, climbing ladders/scaffolding and in/out of ditches/trenches.
• This position may be required to use a ladder and work at tall heights (i.e. roof top, access ladders, scissor-lift, scaffolding).
• Safety-sensitive position that requires extreme focus and attention to safety hazards and safety protocols.

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA