Field Safety Supervisor

AMS Industries, Inc. is an MEP ™ contracting firm serving the commercial, industrial, refrigeration and nuclear industries (PMT). With over 60 years of existence, AMS has grown from a small refrigeration contractor with a few employees to a multi-discipline and multi-market MEP contractor with more than 500 employees. We strive to meet our commitments to clients, develop our people and improve our communities. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Located in our beautiful Woodridge, IL facility, you will have the opportunity to work for an industry leader. This position will also provide you with the ability to identify areas of improvement in site/work conditions, as well as, executing various safety programs. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct comprehensive orientations for new employees to ensure they understand safety protocols and procedures.
• Prepare and facilitate weekly and daily safety meetings to promote awareness and adherence to safety practices.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of job sites to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee third-party safety contractors on AMS job sites to ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Prepare Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Site-Specific Safety Plans tailored to the needs of each project.
• Create and implement Task Hazard Analysis and Audits within the SiteDocs safety management program.
• Prepare and conduct various training sessions for all employees to enhance safety knowledge and practices.
• Prepare necessary safety reports, documenting compliance and areas for improvement.
• Perform regular inspections of tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) used on site to ensure they are in good condition.
• Stay informed about AMS, OSHA, EPA, and customer safety policies, and communicate any changes to AMS personnel.
• Issue personal protective equipment, train employees on its use, and ensure all equipment is operational.
• Conduct investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
• Assist field crews in identifying hazards and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Stop any operations that pose a risk to employee safety or equipment integrity.
• Consistently and fairly enforce all company safety rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and high visibility to foster an effective safety culture within the organization.
• Analyze data findings to make recommendations that enhance the overall safety of AMS.
• Review AMS policies to ensure they meet all customer and government safety requirements.
• Respond to events as necessary to manage safety, customer interface, and preliminary investigations.
• Attend jobsite meetings as required to stay informed and engaged with ongoing safety discussions.
• Maintain correspondence with general contractors and site owners to ensure alignment on safety expectations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of construction safety experience
• BCSP certification is considered a plus, but not required
• OSHA 30 certification is required
• Knowledge in OSHA standards and fall protection, lockout - tagout, confined spaces, and respiratory protection
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Great attention to detail, accuracy, and organization with the ability to observe and account for what is happening in situations and interactions in the day-to-day.
• Computer proficiency in Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Valid driver's license