What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Safety Representative position at PREMIER UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION LLC?
The key function of a Safety Representative is to put Safety at the forefront of their job, make the client’s needs priority, work well in a team setting, is self-managed, and is flexible when it comes to change. Will be visiting job sites in an outdoor environment, providing the safety guidance to field workers. Be part of the Compliance Department implementing and overseeing the safety program including the development of site safety policies and procedures. Will assist in determining the cause of unsafe conditions and injury claims through procedure, equipment, and facilities inspection and worker observation. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Training
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Support Training Managers with monthly Safety meetings
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Provide support during OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training
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Conduct Toolbox talks as needed
Safety
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Conduct daily Site Safety audits and submit reports of the site visits with findings
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Conduct Supervisor Investigation for incidents along with Safety Specialist guidance (injury, accident, equipment theft, equipment damage, near-miss, and line strike)
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Enforce safety policies and procedures as required by OSHA law and Company Policies
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Perform periodic evaluations of tools and equipment
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Ensure that safety meetings (toolbox talks) are taking place
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Promote safe work practices
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Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Experience preferred in the following areas:
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Experience with construction safety
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Knowledge of construction
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Excellent collaboration, problem-solving and communication skills
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Strong organizational and time management skills
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Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
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Strong work ethic – willing to do what it takes to get the job done
Deliverables
• Site safety audits – Daily
• Incident Reports – As needed
• Escalation of essential Incident information to Safety Manager and/or Risk Manager – As needed
• Safety Training – Monthly and as scheduled on projects
Qualifications:
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of interpreting and complying with OSHA as well as best practices in construction safety
- 1- 2 years of relevant safety experience working on construction projects
- Bilingual [English-Spanish]
- OSHA 30 in construction or higher OSHA certification
- First aid/CPR certification (not required but a plus)
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking tine to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
- Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
- Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of other’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Computer Skills with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a Team
Salary : $52,000 - $72,800