What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Professional position at Kenvil United Corp.?
About us
Kenvil United Corp. is a privately owned steel construction company based in Mine Hill, NJ. We erect steel buildings in NJ and PA
Our work environment includes:
- Active construction sites
Construction safety officers create, implement and enforce safety policies that reduce the risk of accidents. It is their responsibility to determine which policies are necessary for the job site and how to enforce them. Safety officers must have updated knowledge about safety methods and standards.
The tasks of a construction safety officer include making sure that construction workers take proper safety measures. They must have full knowledge about safety and security methods, construction equipment and materials.
Safety officers carry out inspections on site to determine hazardous situations. They must also create regulations and policies to overcome them.
Summary of Construction Safety Officer Responsibilities
- Continuous inspection of project sites, to ensure a hazard-free environment
- Assessment and approval of subcontractor safety plans
- Verification of tools and equipment to ensure good quality
- Promoting safe practices on site
- Creating and enforcing safety guidelines and programs
- Carrying out drills and exercises on managing emergency situations
- Conducting investigations on accidents
- Verifying that all safety reports are submitted to related government institutions.
- Responding to workers’ safety concerns
- Manages all communications with government departments in regards of safety
- Arranges OSHA-mandated evaluations of the site
- Coordinates all issues regarding hazardous materials or waste
- Assisting with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan
- Attending project planning meetings and collaborating with construction managers
- Establishing and maintaining health and safety communication structures
- Testing effectiveness of site emergency response plans
- Continuous monitoring of all safety related documents, reports and issues to keep them updated
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1,500.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- EHS: 1 year (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,500