Lead Project Safety Advisor (contract) (data center)

Lead Contract Safety Advisor – Merrillville, IN (20 minutes South of Gary, IN))

MUST HAVE 7 YEARS FULL TIME SAFETY EXPERIENCE AND EITHER A DEGREE IN SAFETY - OR - Current BCSP (CSP, ASP, GSP, SMS, CHST or OHST.

The individual in this position is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the Clients/Project Health and Safety Programs and Policies. The safety professional will work directly for the contractor and will lead up to 4 safety professionals..

Safety Professionals will typically plan, lead, and direct the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures to site or client supervision.

Job Qualifications

• Must have: 7 or more years’ experience in construction safety AND either a 4-year degree in safety -OR- CSP, ASP, SMS, GSP, CHST or OHST.
• Must have: OSHA 30 and first aid/CPR.
• Must have: Experience leading a team (2 or more) safety professionals on a project.
• Prefer: Electrical construction experience.
• Prefer: Data Center experience.
• Must be able to conduct daily and weekly safety trainings.
• Ability to walk and be on feet most of the workday.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to carry up to 50-pounds of safety/construction related equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment and criminal background check.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional planning, time-management, and follow-through.
• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to review, analyze and discuss safety/risk information or data.
• Ability to work effectively with a team and independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple project tasks and complex situations.

Typical Job Responsibilities

• Prevent accidents, injuries and claims by being visible in the field and “walking jobs” approximately 70% or more of your time.
• Develop and deliver Safety Training and New Hire Orientations as mandated by Federal, State, Local and Client Programs.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Client or Project safety regulations, programs, and policies.
• Prevent and mitigate employee injuries and illnesses. 
• Lead/Assist in accident investigations and return to work programs.
• Perform job site safety audits on a daily or weekly basis per project demands.
• Must have the ability to anticipate, develop, implement, and measure hazard controls and programs.
• Inspire and coach employees to accomplish safety goals.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding injuries and claims.
• Take a proactive, rather than reactive, approach in claims and injury reduction.
• Act as the liaison for project drug and alcohol testing.
• Other duties may be assigned as Client needs dictate and increasing skill level is demonstrated.