What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Advisor position at Safety Management Group, LLC?
Description
Safety Management Group is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, a 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.
Safety Management Group seeks a local Safety Advisor – Construction – Ann Arbor, MI.
The key function of a Safety Advisor is to put Safety at the forefront of their job, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible when it comes to change and travel. The Associate in this role will be working in a Construction setting. 40-50 hours per week.
This person will be a subject matter expert for contractors and TM's that are doing construction activities at the facility.
Overview of Job Responsibilities:
- Site safety observations, including documentation of findings
- Oversee all construction contractors/projects onsite
- Facilitates corrective measures
- Work with contractors to implement construction safety management systems and other safety requirements
- Conduct weekly training consisting of but not limited to orientation, lockout tagout, fall protection, and job hazard analysis preparation
- Provide safety leadership for new and existing construction projects
- Lead daily contractor safety representatives’ meetings
- Conduct formal safety observations and coach contractors on observation accuracy
- Review contractor JHA’s to confirm completeness and accuracy of work being performed
- Lead, support, and participate in key safety initiatives
- Promote the client's core values: Motivate, Collaborate, Appreciate, Innovate, Relate
- Work in tandem with another Safety team member
Requirements
- Five plus years of construction safety experience
- OSHA 510 - Construction
- A degree in Safety or a related field is preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Must be willing to work weekends as necessary
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Must be able to perform independently with minimum direct supervision
- Professional certification preferred (CSP, ASP, CHST, CIH, etc.)
Physical Demands of the job may include:
- Moving about long distances
- Ascending/Descending stairs and ladders
- Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period
- Working in extreme weather
- Being exposed to loud noises
- Wearing personal protective gear correctly
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Safety Management Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.