Safety Specialist, AFG

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company seeks a Safety Specialist for the Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) to coordinate and implement field safety programs on routine construction projects. The role emphasizes site inspections, safety audits, and collaboration with field leadership to uphold safety standards across diverse projects.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of construction experience, knowledge of federal and local safety regulations, and the ability to document findings and drive corrective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field.
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 0–2 years construction or related experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs new hire orientation and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors the implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractors’ safety programs.
• Attends project meetings to discuss safety-related matters.
• Supports field leadership in safety program activities and chairs the project safety committee.
• Assists in investigation of project-related accidents and recommends corrective actions.
• Coordinates with injured employees and clinics to ensure timely return-to-work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Safety regulations

Construction safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/health

Equivalent experience

Job description

Safety Specialist, AFG

Location

Mesa, AZ, USHouston, TX, US, 77057Tucson, AZ, USSioux Falls, SD, USAtlanta, GA, US, 30339North Charleston, SC, US, 29405Savannah, GA, US, 31401Fort Leonard Wood, MO, USMyrtle Beach, SC, US, 29577Omaha, NE, US, 68118St. Louis, MO, US, 63101Las Vegas, NV, USJacksonville, FL, USToledo, OH, USKansas City, MO, US, 64106Detroit, OH, USWichita, KS, USWillston, ND, US, 58801Taylorsville, GA, USSocial Circle, GA, USDes Moines, IA, US, 50389Washington, DC, US, 20001Austin, TX, US, 78704Brownsville, TX, USTemple, TX, USTampa, FL, US, 33609Tempe, AZ, US, 85281Cleveland, OH, USDallas, TX, US, 75254Waco, TX, USLincoln, NE, USColumbus, OH, USIndianapolis, IN, USFort Wayne, IN, USOrlando, FL, USLouisville, KY, USNashville, TN, US, 37210Boise, ID, USCharlotte, NC, US, 28217Raleigh, NC, US, 27607Lake Charles, LA, USMinot, ND, US, 58701Bowling Green, OH, USOklahoma City, OK, US, 73104El Paso, TX, USIowa City, IA, US, 52317San Antonio, TX, US, 78229Midlothian, TX, USClarksville, TN, USCouncil Bluffs, IA, USDickinson, ND, US, 58601Springfield, MO, US, 65810Tulsa, OK, US

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.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

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.

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.

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.


• 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

• 0-2 years construction or related experience (Required).

Benefits Information

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

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. Please, no phone calls or emails.

***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.)***

Why People Work Here

At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them

Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts

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