SUMMARY:

Coordinate safety measures with project team, inspect project site and take corrective action to mitigate hazards.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct jobsite safety and health audits and follow up on hazards identified, working with superintendents/general superintendent to address unsafe conditions.
• Investigate incidents to determine appropriate actions and prevention measures.
• Review and monitor subcontractor activities.
• Ensure corrective safety management actions when required.
• Exhibit operational knowledge of construction OSHA, and other pertinent safety standards.
• Hold toolbox talks and assist with safety stand down trainings.
• Assist Superintendent with 3rd part safety consultant visits.
• Distribute new and changing safety related information.
• Communicate with subcontractor safety personnel, supervisors, trades etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the education, knowledge, experience, and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Training:

• High School diploma or GED
• No specific requirements but needs to be safety conscious. Safety training will be provided.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 4 years of working in the construction trades.
• Basic understanding of jobsite safety requirements.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) is required

Skills and Abilities:

• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) is required.
• Must possess basic carpentry skills.
• Skilled at presenting information in an appropriate and helpful manner.
• Effective in a variety of formal presentation settings and one-on-one.
• Able to communicate clearly in writing.
• Computer proficiency is desired.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires 100% of time spent in the field, rotating from project to project. Duties include inspecting job sites for safety hazards and taking corrective action when possible (i.e., re-installing missing guardrails, removing damaged cords from service, etc.).
• This Position may require travel to job sites with overnight travel.
• Job is performed on construction sites that require protective equipment that conforms to OSHA regulations.
• Work is performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, near moving mechanical parts and includes occasional exposure to wet, humid and noisy conditions.
• Work will expose individual to heights.
• Weis Builders may modify requirements.