Safety Specialist 2, Heavy Equipment Solutions, AFG

JE Dunn Construction; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Safety Specialist 2 to coordinate and implement the field safety program on diverse construction projects in the Norfolk area. You will conduct inspections, document hazards, write reports, and perform trend analyses to support the company’s safety strategy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in safety/health and at least 2+ years in construction safety. Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of applicable safety regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years construction safety experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety and health.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local and company safety regulations.
• Ability to lead safety meetings and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects.
• Conducts regular walk-through inspections to ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Conducts safety audits and documents abatement of hazardous conditions.
• Oversees orientation and ensures drug/alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors safety programs for prime contractors and subs.
• Attends project meetings to discuss safety matters.
• Supports safety leadership during audits and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Safety

MS Office

Communication

Hazard identification

Training

Construction safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/health

Tools

Safety software

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Role Summary

The Safety Specialist 2 will coordinate and implement the field safety program for routine and increasingly complex construction projects. This position will be responsible for conducting safety inspections, identifying and documenting abatement of hazardous conditions, writing reports and performing trend analysis. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Senior Safety Specialist.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

SAFETY SPECIALIST FAMILY - CORE

Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects.

• Conducts regular walk-through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and Company policies.
• Conducts safety audits on assigned projects by identifying, documenting and recommending abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions to internal and external clients.Utilizes internal safety management systems to document findings and to track abatement techniques and closure.
• Conducts project-specific new hire orientation and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors the implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractors’ safety programs.
• Attends project pre-planning, progress and other relevant project-related meetings to discuss safety-related matters.
• Supports field leadership in the implementation of the safety program specifics, such as meetings, committees and related activities well as chairing the project safety committee.
• Assists in the investigation of project-related accidents. Confers with supervisor to determine root cause and discuss recommendations for changes in the work processes to eliminate recurrence.
• Coordinates with injured employees and clinics to ensure that the worker attends treatment and is returned to work at some capacity in a timely manner. Compiles progress summary reports of injuries for supervisor.
• Monitors site safety incentive program.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

SAFETY SPECIALIST 2

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Possesses a higher level of safety knowledge that helps identify more complex safety issues and provide more complex abatements solutions.
• Utilizes a higher level of knowledge of equipment, laws and work processes, and applies that knowledge to project-specific safety recommendations.
• Contributes a higher level of communication skills and plays a more active role in meetings.
• Utilizes internal safety management systems and tools to perform trend analysis that identifies safety trends, including problem areas within the project or subcontractors, and provides recommended solutions to mitigate future occurrences.
• Provides guidance and training on basic and some intermediate safety-related topics for new or existing safety and project team personnel.
• Assists safety leadership during insurance audits.
• Capable of overseeing more complex projects, including one large or complex project and/or multiple projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communications skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety regulations.
• Proficiency in company safety software/programs, processes and tools (Intermediate).
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 2+ years construction safety experience (Required).

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company.

• For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***