• Ensure that all employees, including employees of all subcontractors comply with Project Site Safety Rules and Regulations.
• Ensure that the subcontractor’s reports are completed according to the rules and regulations stated in the Contractor’s Safety and Health Plan and according to the requirements of the applicable regulatory agencies.
• Correct any unsafe conditions and unsafe practices, including suspending work until the unsafe condition or practice is corrected and meets all safety requirements.
• Implements company policies and procedures surrounding employee safety and accident prevention.
• Ensures that fall protection programs are be adhered to
• Daily jobsite safety inspections
• Completes all accident investigations and reporting, recording keeping, conducting tool box safety meetings
• Monitors exposure for toxic gasses and contaminants
• OSHA compliance and inspections
• Ensures that employees, subcontractors and the like comply with any safety-related contract requirements
• Perform safety training orientations for employees and visitors
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated safety experience
• Experience as the head of safety on at least one (1) transit, commuter rail, or design-build project.
• Track Safety Trained for NYCT
• A minimum of ninety (90) days prior NYCT Right of Way (“ROW”) experience with flagging and diversions of service.
• Successful completion of the 40-hour NYC-Department of Buildings Site Safety Manager Course.
• Successful completion of the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health (29 CFR 1926) Course.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Will be required to work in a heavy construction job site where there would be loud noises, mud and dirt and large construction equipment. Physical requirements would require EHS Manager to climb stairs, ladders, some job sites require walking in underground tunnels and walking on irregular ground. The ability to stand for a prolonged period of time.