Safety Specialist - Southern Maine & New Hampshire

Sargent; Fremont (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sargent as a Safety Specialist to contribute to safety initiatives in the construction industry in New Hampshire. The role involves performing inspections, conducting safety training, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Enjoy great benefits, an Employee Ownership program, and being part of an award-winning team dedicated to employee well-being.

Benefits

Employee Ownership program

Wellness programs

Great benefits and perks

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Heavy Construction & Earthwork.
• Extensive safety knowledge including 29 CFR Part 1910, 1926.
• Ability to obtain CSP, ASP, CHST certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and document observations.
• Assist with safety training and orientation for new hires.
• Participate in incident investigations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Four-year Safety and Occupational Health degree preferred

OSHA 30-hour training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

KPA Risk Management

UKG

HCSS

Job description

Safety Specialist - Southern Maine & New Hampshire

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If you're a Safety Specialist, check out this opportunity to work with a well-respected, award-winning Contractor that puts their employees first with safety initiatives, great benefits and perks, wellness programs, and an Employee Ownership program where you become part-owner in the company.

Come see why employees spend their entire careers with Sargent!

Essential Job Functions

• Daily/weekly travel to projects with overnight stays as necessary.
• Conduct and document inspections including positive or negative observations.
• Create toolbox talks related to Sargent.
• Assist with reviewing and updating Sargent's policies and procedures.
• Assist with creating, planning, and conducting Sargent safety trainings.
• Assist with new hire safety orientation.
• Participate in hand off and strategy meetings for new projects.
• Participate in incident investigation including "root cause" analysis.
• Participate in and/or chair regional safety committees.
• Act as a resource to Sargent employee-owners in the field for all safety related items.
• Use of various software applications (KPA Risk Management, UKG, HCSS)
• Represent the Sargent professionally in a friendly and personable manner.
• Stay up to date with regulations and requirements by attending training classes and seminars, etc.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
  
  

EXPECTATIONS

• Represent the Company professionally in a friendly and personable manner.
• Stay up to date with regulations and requirements by attending training classes and seminars, etc.
• Promote and adhere to Sargent's Core Values:
  
  

Our purpose is to build, and to be faithful stewards of the Sargent legacy and the resources entrusted to us.

Whether you are an employee-owner, a customer, or other business partner; whether measured in days, dollars, or distance; Sargent Corporation will manage every resource with the respect it deserves.

What we value above all else

Investing in People - The Sargent Culture is steeped in commitment to the well-being and prosperity of our family of employee-owners, and to meaningful relationships with our business partners and our communities.

Honing our Craft - We deliver the talent, the passion, and the determination to provide productive and creative solutions to every project.

Doing the Right Thing - even when no one is watching - Regardless of personal or financial consequences, we conduct ourselves with honesty and integrity.

Winning in the Field -A philosophy that our executional spirit - driven by safety, dedication, and mutual fairness-will produce exceptional outcomes and a "win" for all involved.

Desired Education/Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED. Four-year Safety and Occupational Health degree preferred; or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in Heavy Construction & Earthwork.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• OSHA 30-hour training, construction and/or general industry.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in general industry and construction safety, including but not limited to 29 CFR Part 1910 and 1926, MSHA regulations, applicable MUTCD requirements and FMCSR.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record is required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to travel to visit Sargent projects throughout Maine and New Hampshire.
• Certification(s): CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, STSC, CSHO, etc. or the ability to obtain certifications within one year of employment.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow and enforce all applicable safety standards at all times.
• Ability to make good, timely, and sound decisions.
• Ability to maintain a neat, professional appearance at all times.
  
  

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Stand, sit, or walk frequently and for long durations. This job operates in an office environment and in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to use hands and arms to grasp, reach for, handle, and assemble or manipulate objects.
• Lift and carry materials and tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects to inspect all areas of work sites.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl in construction areas, including confined spaces.
• 20/40 vision, with or without corrective lenses.
• Hear (naturally or with correction) on sites where the hearing of backup alarms or other sounds may be required.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively for up to 12 hours a day in hot and cold weather conditions.
  
  

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