Safety Representative - OEG Electrical (Job)
Description:
The Safety Representative is responsible for the supervision and administration of project safety initiatives, compliance, and training programs designed to maintain a safe and healthy work environment and ensure compliance with established regulations.
| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Assume professional safety role and promote safe operations.
- Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through interface with project management/supervisory personnel.
- Assist in building Job Hazard Analysis and Site-Specific Safety Plans.
- Assist in supervision and administration of safety, compliance, and training activities.
- Participate in developing and conducting staff and craft safety training programs.
- 80/20 – 80% Walking the jobsite, conducting work area inspections, safety audits, observations and 20% document activities and office responsibilities.
- Document near misses, accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities with company tools and platforms.
- Assist in management of driver training, DOT compliance and records maintenance.
- Support Safety Committee meetings and incident reviews as required.
- Accompany safety, health, and insurance inspectors on walk through tours as required.
- Review safety related journals, catalogs, etc. to keep abreast of changes/improvements in techniques, protective safety equipment, and material.
- Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.
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Skills/Eligibility:
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS |
- A working knowledge of health and safety standards at a level normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related field, along with relevant work experience; and
- Two years’ experience in a construction safety position.
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| PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS |
- Experience in the construction industry.
- CHST certification preferred.
- OSHA 30 preferred.
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KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
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- Knowledge and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and company regulations.
- Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures is essential.
- Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge and skills in the use of various Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is crucial.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must maintain confidentiality and contribute to a team-oriented work environment.
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