Senior Corporate Safety & Health Specialist (Pearland)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Corporate Safety & Health Specialist to lead the Safety & Health program execution across project sites in Houston, TX. You will provide expert SH leadership, ensure OSHA compliance, and guide site safety personnel to achieve incident-free work environments.

The role requires strategic SH planning, on-site training, and close coordination with corporate offices, with substantial travel to field locations.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Proficient with Windows-based programs and basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites.
• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour Construction training required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of Burns & McDonnell Safety & Health program across multiple project sites.
• Ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal OSHA rules and regulations.
• Manage SH activities for projects and support field construction teams to maintain safe work practices.
• Identify site-specific safety issues and provide guidance to Site Safety personnel.
• Develop and validate SH walk-throughs and monitor compliance with SH requirements.
• Conduct on-site training to address Safety & Health program goals.
• Lead investigations of near misses, property damage, environmental incidents and accidents; implement corrective actions.
• Present program progress and objectives to Corporate SH leadership.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management

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 work place.

• 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 required.

• Or 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 required.

• Or OSHA 30-hour Outreach Construction Course required.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Safety & Health

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

Req ID: 265000

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB