Construction Safety Specialist

Job description: The Safety Specialist is responsible for the risk management of a large electrical contracting company based in the CT area. The Safety Specialist shall be responsible for training company employees in EH&S awareness within the electrical construction industry and is responsible for the enforcement of company EH&S policies. The Safety Specialist is the EH&S liaison between this Contractor, its clients, and its counterparts, and is responsible for keeping company EH&S policies current with industry standards, and more generally, for the overall coordination of an industry-leading safety program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensure jobsite compliance with company EH&S policy, OSHA, and client's safety policies. Plan and conduct regular quarterly Corporate Safety Forums. Create a positive, constructive rapport with clients and their EH&S managers. Provide Risk Management to aid corporate EH&S standings. Provide EH&S training for company employees. Provide project methods of procedures, job hazard analysis and compose documentation. Assemble and compose site specific safety plans. Accident investigation, root-cause analysis and following up with the insurance company and client's EH&S managers. Perform routine project safety audits and provide corrective action feedback. Manage worker's compensation claims. Manage CCIP and OCIP projects. Conduct monthly corporate safety committee meetings. Create and implement programs to further reduce safety incidents and near-misses. Manage corporate MSDS program. Manage corporate tool operation safety. Facilitate corporate Quality Control program. Manage corporate OSHA Log. Work with personnel to maintain records of all safety-related activities.

Qualifications:

Experience in the electrical construction industry, either as a licensed electrician or as a safety professional overseeing electrical construction. Strong communicator, capable of conveying specific EH&S requirements to field and corporate employees in a clear, understandable manner. Excellent writing skills and ability to maintain detailed records. OSHA Outreach Trainer (construction) or eligible to become a certified trainer. A minimum of one of the following: A college degree in Safety and Occupational Health plus three years of experience in construction EH&S in addition to a commitment to obtaining the CSP certification.

OR:

A CSP and five years of experience in construction EH&S. Familiarity with

NFPA 70E CPR

certified and First Aid certified. Proficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteTechnical school or apprenticeship education minimum, college degree preferred.

Employee Benefits:

Full medical, dental and vision insurance. Competitive PTO package. After one year, you will receive (company paid) term life insurance in an amount equal to your income, up to $100,000. You will be eligible to participate in company funded retirement plans.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person