Construction Safety Specialist - NES, Inc.

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Position Summary

This is a hands-on, full-time, temporary position with day-to-day duties that include providing safety oversight for a project in San Pedro, CA to decommission cranes on the harbor, replace them with new cranes, and set old cranes on a ship to be relocated.  We anticipate this project to run for approximately three months. We believe collaboration is the key to success and pride ourselves on employee engagement to improve our organization and the clients we serve.  Visit our website at http://NES-EHS.com to discover who we are and what we do!

NES, Inc., conducts pre-employment drug screenings, background, and driving record checks, for all new hires.  We are an E-Verify employer, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinate system safety, occupational safety, environmental, and construction safety for the client systems, facilities, and properties.
• Communicating safety trends and recommending safety corrective actions.
• Facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety (OSH) guidelines.
• Audit and maintain SDS records and chemical inventory as required by OSHA.
• Reviewing NES safety documentation for accuracy.
• Preparing written reports and submitting deliverables to clients.
• Responding to questions and coordinating schedules for other NES Safety Professionals.
• Communicating with clients on open action items and advising on best practices.
• Preparing and reviewing corporate and site-specific written programs, Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs), and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments.
• Providing perspective and collaborating with others for the development and expansion of new safety business opportunities.
• Assures the appropriate, effective, and timely distribution of all required safety and environmental training programs for the facility and may include performance of training.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess or be willing to apply for TWIC Card
• Familiar with OSHA Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Standards
• Expert level crane safety standards and ensuring crane safety
• Crane and rigging experience, especially Maritime Crane Standards.
• Strong organizational skills as well as exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer aptitude, including fluency with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe applications.
• Knowledgeable in developing and implementing programs based on strategies on goals.
• Strong understanding of Cal/OSHA, OSHA, DOT, and/or EPA regulations and their applicability.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) preferred.
• Prior decommissioning of cranes or longshoreman experience is preferred.
• Bilingual English and Mandarin are preferred.

Education

• High School Graduate or GED.  

Experience

• Must have prior Safety experience required.
• Experience with container cranes at Ports in the U.S. is preferred.

Preferred Career Certifications

• Certified Safety Specialist (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Preferred.

Wage:  $60.00 to $75.00 per hour.  Travel may be required. This position is in San Pedro, CA.

Benefits

• 401k Retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of contributions.
• Sick Pay per state guidelines

Company Information

NES is a nationally recognized leader in providing environmental, health, and safety training and consulting, clan lab training, industrial hygiene, construction safety oversight, and stormwater compliance services. We provide industrial hygiene consulting covering indoor air quality, mold, water damage, exposure to hazardous materials, and more. We deliver environmental compliance expertise on issues from air and water quality to waste management. NES offers training across a broad range of environmental health & safety issues and trains thousands of law enforcement personnel to handle clan lab investigations safely and effectively. Visit our website at http://NES-EHS.com for more information.

NES, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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