Safety Professional

Safety Professional Position:

Preston Contractors is seeking a Safety Professional to join our team. This is an experienced level position, which performs EHS support of projects which are predominantly in the heavy highway construction, earth moving, and natural resources support industries. This position aids in ensuring compliance with applicable project plans, specifications, and regulations. You must be comfortable with navigating and understanding project specifications and blueprints/drawings.

The Safety Professional is responsible for day-to-day oversight of jobsite safety implementation including, but not limited to:

• Safety education/training,
• Execution and auditing of safe work procedures,
• Coordination of incident investigations,
• Execution of injury prevention plans,
• Site-specific safety goals and objectives,
• Pre-project planning of health and safety plans (HASPs),
• EHS audits/inspections,
• Contractor safety,
• Communications and reporting as required to management, clients and agencies as needed.
• Working with the Corporate Safety Director to implement programs/processes that will help reduce incidents and ever improve the safety culture.
• Additional general responsibilities include ensuring compliance with local, state, federal and corporate regulations, and policies. This position reports directly to the Corporate Safety Director and must work collaboratively with site leadership, employees, and outside EHS professionals to effectively identify and deliver innovative EHS solutions aligned with the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Aid in conduct weekly inspections on each of up to 15 separate jobsites to document audits regarding housekeeping, equipment and machinery condition, environmental concerns and all other safety related issues at locations, to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and company regulations.
• Conduct safety and compliance training as needed, to educate employees pertaining to jobsite safety, health hazards, and methods of reducing and/or eliminating workplace hazards.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and cover existing employees’ on- going Safety training needs.
• Oversee function specific training needed for various tasks.
• Develop and track corrective actions for audit findings.
• Communicate with management, safety staff and employees to keep each jobsite up to date and current regarding changes in safety regulations and programs.
• Participate in monthly safety committee meetings.
• Facilitate relationships with local regulatory personnel and agencies, provide compliance information, and respond to any concerns they may have.
• Lead efforts to correct any environment, safety and health problems identified by auditors, insurance representation or internal reviews.
• Correct any environmental, safety and health problems identified by auditors, insurance representatives or internal reviews.
• Work with HR to manage workers’ compensation claims and return to work programs.
• Participate in all incident investigations.

REQUIREMENTS

• 4 -year degree in OSH from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Preferred Disciplines
• Occupational safety and health
• Environmental safety and health
• Safety or environmental management
• Safety or environmental science
• Engineering
• or relevant field is preferred
• 5 years proven experience as a Safety Professional
• Industrial hygiene experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Strategic thinking abilities
• Organizational behavior
• Communication skills
• Team player and self-starter

License/Certification

One or more of the following preferred (though not necessarily required):

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)
• CFPS (Certified Fire Protection Specialist)
• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)
• SMS (Safety Management Specialist)
• CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician)

Job Type

• Full-time

Benefits

• Profit sharing 401(k) plan
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Company Vehicle and Phone

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend and shift-work response availability

Work Location

Project sites for this role will vary and will require travel ~ 50% of the time throughout North Carolina, with occasional visits to sites within West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and Western Maryland . Most travel will be daily with some overnight travel required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Safety Professional: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000