Entry Health and Safety Specialist

Entry Health and Safety Specialist West Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Air sampling Document review (document control) Safety inspections for hazard identification Safety regulations First aid Driver's License Surveillance Driving Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance Associate's degree Communication skills Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Controls hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through safety inspections. Communicates results to supervisor. Oversees and administers health/safety and first aid activities directly related to on‐site health and safety, including work assignments, training, safety orientation, etc. Reports, investigates, and documents all accidents, safety violations, and unsafe conditions/activities. Identifies causes and reports to supervisor. Conducts work‐area surveillance inspections, air sampling tests for confined space entry, property damage and personal injury investigations. Reviews project health & safety documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete and accurate. Implements appropriate corrective action as required. Performs other duties as required. Accompanies health, safety, and insurance inspectors on walk‐through tours of the project. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree. Certifications may be required depending on federal, state, local, or contract requirements. 0 years. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Driver's License Requirements An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. Preferred Qualifications CHST is required for this position. Amount of Travel Required 20% Skills and Abilities Basic understanding of all federal, state, local health and safety regulations and how to administer them. Ability to recognize hazardous situations and assist in implementing corrective measures essential. Good verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Consumer Report, Investigative Consumer Report and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require consumer reports or investigative consumer reports containing information about you in connection with your application for employment. The consumer report or investigative consumer report will provide information including but not limited to verification of employment, education and licensure, etc. as well as credit when applicable for certain positions. If this position is subject to a consumer report or investigative consumer report related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of the report. CDM Smith may also conduct drug testing for designated positions. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional consumer reports or investigative consumer reports, as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Agency Disclaimer All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. Additional Compensation All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Business Unit CCI Group CCI South Assignment Category Fulltime-Regular Employment Type Regular Visa Sponsorship Available No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position