Construction Safety Engineer - Petticoat-Schmitt

Do you love a great process, and want to put your Safety skills to work in a unique setting in heavy civil construction?

Would you like to oversee a groundbreaking Safety process that’s the ENVY of the industry?

If so, the Construction Safety Engineer position at Petticoat-Schmitt is an opportunity that you won’t find anywhere else. Seriously, nobody does what we do when it comes to Safety.

Our one-of-a-kind process is robust and is all about educating team members on how they contribute to the high standards for the work we produce.

You’ll have the satisfaction of seeing people actively reference and use the process and materials in the field on job sites. And you’ll get to take over and own the process completely, looking for ways to make it even better.

An Exciting New CAREER

At Petticoat-Schmitt, we invest in our employees and will give you training and all the tools you need to be successful. As part of your onboarding as a Safety Engineer, you’ll spend some time with one of our pipe crews. You’ll gain some great insight into the work we do. Plus, you’ll start building relationships with our crews and team members.

You’ll be the main point person for the continuing evolution of our proprietary safety process. And you’ll get to see the impact that these standards have on the business and be part of the success!

At Petticoat-Schmitt, we work together to build life-changing infrastructure. Our work includes construction services for public works, water resources, wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), and site development. Our focus on professionalism, communication, safety, and timeliness has made Petticoat-Schmitt the Southeast's most respected civil contractor.

As a Safety Engineer, you will report to our VP of Safety, Quality, & Efficiency, who put the original process in place.

Responsibilities of the Safety Engineer at Petticoat-Schmitt

In this role, you’ll be responsible for overall safety, making sure all safety and safety systems are in place and being followed.

• Each Team Member Knows Their Role & Responsibility: You’ll make sure that everyone clearly understands the part they play in contributing to our high safety standards. Team members are fully engaged in safety throughout all phases of a project.
• Verifying Process Adherence: You’ll spend much of your time out in the field on job sites. When checking on the work, you’ll have conversations with the crew to ascertain whether the correct steps and procedures are being followed.
• Wrapping Arms around the Data: By capturing and monitoring data throughout the process, you identify and track trends, failures, and deficiencies.
• Coaching Up Safety: By building good relationships with our crews and team members, you’ll work closely with them to identify gaps in training or understanding. You’ll problem-solve with them to help them improve. You’ll make sure foremen and superintendents are practicing safe methods correctly and provide additional guidance to them when needed.
• Continuous Improvement: When you see something missing that’s needed in the process, you’ll identify what is needed to help us raise the bar even higher. You’re responsible for not just the process as it exists today, but what it could and should be for the future.
• Support leadership in the planning, implementation, and coordination of safety programs, policies, and procedures for all active construction sites
• Attend pre-construction meetings as required to determine the owner’s expectations for safety management.
• Survey construction projects and environments to identify and evaluate physical conditions, safety practices, hazardous situations/conditions, and compliance with established safety standards.
• Assist project management and build teams in developing and implementing site-specific safety plans
• Develop safety plans, hold pre-activity meetings, and conduct audits.
• Continuously monitor and ensure conformity to all OSHA, Federal, and State safety requirements.
• Investigate and follow-up on incidents, conduct root cause investigations, and provide recommendations for corrective and preventive action.
• Assist with maintaining certification and training records for all construction crew members.
• Coordinate with VP of Safety, Project Managers, and other build team members as necessary to improve the effectiveness of safety policies and procedures.

Are You a Great Fit?

Here are some ways you’ll know if you’re a good fit for this Safety Engineer position and as part of our team.

• You love a great process. We have a groundbreaking safety process that’s unique to our industry. Not only do you get to own it, but you also get to expand and improve upon it.
• You identify where things break down. When things don’t go right, you know how to troubleshoot and identify if a process wasn’t followed or where it broke down. You also identify the path to improve it for the next time.
• You present solutions. Instead of pointing blame, you focus on facts and what can be done to make things right and fix the issue at hand. You know how to effectively and positively communicate this to the team.
• You’re a great facilitator. You know how to use the genius of the team and get them involved to make improvements.
• You know how to communicate with each team member. You know the best way to get buy-in and help people understand the reasons behind the safety process.
• You’re not afraid to have the difficult conversations. There are times when you’ll need to share constructive criticism or call out poor performance. You can ask the tough questions, knowing that it’s for the greater good.
• You jump in to help. You take the initiative to assist others when they need it. No arrogance or pride gets in the way of you serving others.
• You’re always learning and improving. You constantly look for ways to make things better.

We take our people and culture seriously and require that every member of our team exhibits our core values. It’s not just what’s on the wall… It’s what walks down the hall and in the trenches. This is how we A.C.T.

You’ll love it here if you:

• Value ACCOUNTABILITY to put safety first, prefer clearly communicated expectations, enjoy executing a plan, and take ownership of solving problems.
• Care about CHARACTER, operate with integrity, honor commitments, are always trustworthy, and practice humility - no jerks allowed!
• Work as a TEAM, share the same vision to meet goals, want to grow as an individual, are willing to help others succeed, and are determined to do your best for the team.

Requirements for the Safety Engineer Position at Petticoat-Schmitt:

• Write and verbalize clearly, informatively and effectively, able to read and interpret written information
• Knowledge of construction to include prints, construction job plans, & relevant procedures
• Knowledge of safety requirements for scaffolding, excavation, confined spaces, air pollutants, etc.
• Strong communication skills with all types of team members and leadership
• Construction background is a plus!

Details About the Opportunity

Petticoat-Schmitt offers an exciting and challenging work environment, competitive salaries, and benefits. If you join our team, you can look forward to:

• Company Performance Incentive (“Win the Year”)
• After meeting minimum performance standards, 30% of the company’s profits are shared among the team members.
• Safety Bonus
• Every team member gets a safety bonus each month when the company goes without a recordable incident.
• 12 Days Paid Time Off
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Health insurance - 90% of premiums paid for team members
• Dental, Vision, short/long term life insurance
• $15,000 employer-paid life insurances
• 401(K) with 100% match on 4% of wage contributions

Location Information:

• Office in Jacksonville, FL 32216 (Phillips Hwy between University and JTB)

If you are excited about using safety skills in a unique way, and you’re ready to join our amazing team, APPLY TODAY!

NOTICE: Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

About Petticoat-Schmitt:

Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL and in business since 2007, Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., is a privately owned civil contracting firm. Petticoat-Schmitt performs work throughout the southeast in public and private markets and specializes in commercial and residential site development, underground utilities, clearing, grading, and roadway construction, as well as water and wastewater treatment plant construction.

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.