Bilingual Construction Safety Specialist from System One
Richmond, VA 23236
About the Job
With over $ 2 billion (and growing) in annual revenue and 3,800 team members, our client is one of America's largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors.
We are looking for a Bilingual Construction Safety Specialist for the East Coast operations (Baltimore to Virginia Beach).
As a Bilingual Construction Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for providing field support services and assisting managers, supervisors, and team members with implementing specific Company and Client Safety and Health policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, and continual improvement of the overall performance of the Company in a manner that is consistent with the Company’s Core Values.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Education and Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Certificates Licenses and Registrations:
Benefits:
The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan.
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We are looking for a Bilingual Construction Safety Specialist for the East Coast operations (Baltimore to Virginia Beach).
As a Bilingual Construction Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for providing field support services and assisting managers, supervisors, and team members with implementing specific Company and Client Safety and Health policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, and continual improvement of the overall performance of the Company in a manner that is consistent with the Company’s Core Values.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate, implement, and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program at various project locations in the Northern VA/DC/Maryland area.
- Typical project types include wastewater treatment plants, water treatment facilities, electrical transmission projects, underground utilities, concrete foundations/walls/tanks, site prep work, and advanced industrial projects.
- Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing and eliminating injuries, illness, and other incidents in a manner that effectively ensures the attainment of business unit targets and objectives.
- Provide training and education to Company personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel regarding safety and health requirements.
- Support pre-job safety planning meetings to plan for potential hazards and problems prior to the start of the job and develop emergency response plans for projects.
- Initiate, coordinate, and lead safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and procedures.
- Independently initiate, perform, and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections, and/or behavioral observations throughout the Company’s operations and communicate and facilitate the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
- Assist in the investigation of injury, illness, and general liability incidents.
- Self-identify team members that need assistance, training, or support meeting the Company safety and health requirements.
- Serve as a point of contact for any federal, state, or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including but not limited to OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is not available.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Safety and Health, or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.
- Targeting 3-6+ years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred, with experience in the aforementioned project types (Bullet point #2) a strong plus.
- However, all experience levels will be considered with corresponding changes to the role (i.e. title, responsibilities/deliverables) to align with the career level of the candidate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be fluent in Spanish (bilingual) in reading, writing, and speaking.
- Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations as well as other state and federal safety regulations and company safety policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly, and influence the implementation of the appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
- Ability to work in a high-production construction environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
- Ability to positively interact and influence front-line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.
Certificates Licenses and Registrations:
- Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record is required.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.
- OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred.
Benefits:
The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan.
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