Site Safety & Health Officer

MWH; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil construction is seeking a Site Safety & Health Officer based in Salem, Oregon. The role involves overseeing safety operations, compliance, and risk assessments for multiple project sites in Northern Oregon. Successful candidates will have a strong background in construction safety, recognized certifications, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Group health, dental, and vision benefits

100% company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Flexible Time Off Policy

Paid Parental Leave Program

401(k) Plan with company matching

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA and consensus standards like NIOSH.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance in maintaining safety operations.
• Conduct inspections and audits of project sites.
• Administer compliance with safety goals.

Skills

Construction safety knowledge

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Compliance management

Education

4-year occupational safety/health degree or engineering/science degree

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

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Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is seeking an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer to support Slayden's northern Oregon project locations. The position will be based out of Salem, Oregon

Work locations in Northern Oregon

• Vancouver, WA
• Forest Grove, OR
• Tualatin, OR
• Salem, OR
• Mill City, OR
• Bend, OR
• Sunriver, OR
  
  

Slayden Constructors is a leader in the civil construction industry in the Pacific Northwest, focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. Over the last 40 years, we have ingrained our reputation with our clients on successful projects, positively impacting local communities. Grow your career with a team that is committed to delivering quality projects timely and safely, while supporting our guiding principles: People Matter, Team Unity, Solutions Driven, and Forward Focused.

• Provide guidance and assistance to the project team in establishing and maintaining safety operations in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and best practices.
• Administer, direct, and manage compliance with the project to ensure safety goals are met.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of potential risks on the project and identify controls/mitigation measures.
• Perform inspections and audit project sites periodically with an emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors, and corrective measures & implementation – interface with clients, employees, and subcontractors, ensuring safety programs and specifications are met.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience on a construction site; ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures as needed; advanced knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA; advanced knowledge of consensus standards, including NIOSH, ANSI, ASTM, and NFPA standards.
• OSHA 30-Hour
• Familiarity with projects with specific safety challenges related to dam construction, such as working around large water bodies, confined spaces, and structural engineering.
• 4-year occupational safety/health degree or engineering/science degree or applicable experience.
• Thorough understanding of construction methods and federal, state, health, and safety standards.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and other computer applications.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CHST, CSP and/or CIH preferred.
• EM385-1-1
  
  

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental, and vision
• 100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) (after 60-day waiting period for STD & LTD only), Employee Assistance Program, and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Policy (includes vacation, sick, and personal time)
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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