Senior Corporate Safety & Health Specialist - Aviation & Federal (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Corporate Safety & Health Specialist to lead the execution of safety programs across multiple project sites. This vital role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, providing leadership in safety initiatives, and conducting training to foster a culture of safety. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction safety, a strong understanding of OSHA regulations, and the ability to manage safety compliance effectively. Join a forward-thinking company committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment while driving continuous improvement in safety practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a construction field environment.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA and relevant safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of safety initiatives for a safe workplace.
• Manage Safety & Health compliance at multiple project sites.
• Conduct training and document safety assessments.

Skills

Occupational Safety & Health Compliance

Leadership

Incident Investigation

Safety Training

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Windows-based platforms

Job description

Description

The Senior Corporate Safety & Health Specialist is responsible for leading the execution of the Burns & McDonnell Safety & Health program in conjunction with the Site Safety Management team and Corporate Offices. This position is responsible for providing professional Safety & Health leadership and oversight as a key resource for Safety & Health compliance matters.

• Plan and execute corporate and project Safety & Health initiatives in order to ensure a safe, healthy, and incident-free workplace.

• Lead the corporate and project safety policies and procedures while maintaining compliance processes applicable to the Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

• Manage all aspects of Safety & Health at multiple project sites; to ensure contractual regulatory compliance by corporate employees and subcontractors.

• Lead Safety & Health personnel supporting field construction projects to assure operations are planned and conducted in a safe manner.

• Identify unique project specific Safety & Health issues for resolution. Provide advice, guidance, and direction to Site Safety personnel regarding safety and health issues and work practices.

• Create and validate project Safety & Health walk-through assessments. Monitor conformance to Safety & Health requirements to drive continuous improvement at the project site for any assessment findings.

• Document and resolve items which require immediate correction.

• Distribute specific Safety & Health information to corporate and project location.

• Generate memos relative to project safety and assist Site Safety personnel in the implementation of the site-specific safety and health program goals.

• Design & conduct on-site training required for project specific Safety & Health subjects to ensure compliance with the site-specific Safety & Health Program and ensuring that the project training addresses all concerns with project personnel and subcontractors.

• Lead near miss, property damage, environmental incidents and accident investigation reporting, and the implementation of corrective measures as appropriate.

• Present to Corporate Safety & Health management periodically regarding the Project Safety & Health Program progress, challenges, and objectives.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management and 7 years of experience in a construction field environment.

• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Expert knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Construction and General Industry, America National Standards Institution (ANSI), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Army Corps of Engineers (CoE), Engineers Manual 385-1 and National Electrical Code (NEC), Standards.

• Proficient in Windows-based platform and basic computer skills.

• Previous experience actively working as Site Safety & Health representative on/at heavy industrial project locations preferred.

• This position requires driving to various locations.

• Valid driver's license required.

• OSHA 10-hour Outreach Construction Course.

• OSHA 30-hour Outreach Construction Course.

Job: Safety & Health

Primary Location: US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

Req ID: 251016

Job Hire Type: Experienced #LI-KJ #CDB