Senior Safety Specialist- Aviation

JE Dunn Construction; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Safety Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in coordinating safety programs for construction projects. This position demands expertise in safety management, compliance inspections, and hazard identification. You will be instrumental in fostering a safe work environment, conducting training, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. With a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, this established industry player offers a dynamic workplace focused on enriching lives through inspired safety practices. If you're passionate about safety and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in safety and health-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the field safety program for construction projects.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Assist in investigating project-related accidents and recommend changes.

Skills

Safety Management

Communication Skills

Hazard Recognition

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety and health-related field

Tools

Safety Management Systems

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 over 100 years.

Our diverse teams across the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Senior Safety Specialist will coordinate and implement the field safety program for routine and 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 support the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy & Decision-Making

Makes decisions on assigned areas of responsibility, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor as needed.

Career Path

Safety Manager

Key Role Responsibilities - 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, identifies, documents, and recommends abatement of hazardous conditions, and utilizes safety management systems to track findings and closures.
• Conducts project-specific new hire orientations and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors the implementation of prime contractor and subcontractors' safety programs.
• Participates in project meetings to discuss safety matters and supports safety program implementation.
• Assists in investigating project-related accidents, determining root causes, and recommending process changes.
• Coordinates with injured employees and clinics to ensure timely treatment and return to work, and compiles injury reports.
• Monitors site safety incentive programs.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

Senior Safety Specialist

In addition, this position will:

• Possess advanced safety knowledge, identify complex hazards, and provide solutions.
• Apply extensive knowledge of equipment, laws, and work processes to safety recommendations.
• Contribute actively in meetings and communicate effectively.
• Use safety management systems for trend analysis and recommend mitigations.
• Provide guidance and training on safety topics.
• Assist during insurance audits.
• Oversee complex projects and manage controlled insurance program projects.
• Develop and implement training strategies, analyze training needs, and enhance training programs.
• Monitor safety metrics and lead training sessions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Perform work accurately and timely.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and safety software.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and hazard testing protocols.
• Ability to recognize hazards and build relationships.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in safety and health-related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years construction safety experience required.

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.

Benefits Information

Benefits details are available through the provided link.

Equal Opportunity Statement

JE Dunn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request.