Site Safety Champion

JE Dunn Construction; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) is seeking a Safety Specialist to manage field safety programs on routine construction projects. You will coordinate safety efforts across sites, conduct walk-through inspections, and perform site safety audits to identify and address hazards.

The role requires 0-2 years of construction experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a safety/health field or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field preferred.
• 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. 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.

Skills

MS Office

Safety regulations

Hazard recognition

Communication skills

Construction technology

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field

Equivalent relevant experience

Job description

JE Dunn Construction’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) is seeking a Safety Specialist to manage field safety programs on routine construction projects. You will coordinate safety efforts across sites, conduct walk-through inspections, and perform site safety audits to identify and address hazards.

The role requires 0-2 years of construction experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a safety/health field or equivalent experience.