What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Representative position at J.B. Henderson Construction?
Our Company:
An established employer having earned the Family Friendly and Top Workplaces recognition, JB Henderson Construction is a national General/Mechanical Contractor and custom Fabricator. We develop and retain long-term relationships by delivering the highest level of safety, quality, integrity, and operational excellence. We do this by integrating skilled trade professionals with process-based project management. We build the future by providing diverse career and job opportunities to support individuals, families, and communities.
Here at JBH we are known for having a small company “mom and pop” feel for being a large employer. We are also known for our high culture satisfaction and long tenured employees. If you want a place to call home, then we are the employer for you.
General Summary
The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Representative is responsible for the implementation and administration of the corporate safety program at the job-site/area, trend analysis and all reporting activities. Ensure the behavior of the crew is in accordance with company safety culture. Understands the lagging and leading safety indicators and promotes a philosophy that achieves established goals. Identification of job site/area specific safety requirements, safety equipment, material procurement, training requirements and tracking of training.
Education and Experience:
- Previous construction safety experience or commensurate knowledge in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 1926) required
- Previous semiconductor/clean room experience strongly preferred
- Current OSHA 500 Certification (Train the Trainer course) strongly preferred
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to recognize and correct safety-related hazards and targeted safety trends
- Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
- Ability to interpret and apply OSHA standards
- Proficient in MS Windows/Office programs
- Ability to work long hours and travel
- Working knowledge of construction practices
- Ability to work as a team member
Physical Requirements/Travel:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Travel, if any, is primarily local during the business day.
Our Award-Winning Benefits:
- 100% paid medical, dental & vision benefits for Employee AND Dependents
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Paid life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid time off