What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Professional position at Terracon Consultants, Inc.?
General Responsibilities:
Administer and monitor the safety and health programs for an Operating Group of a consulting engineering firm. Responsibilities may include ongoing safety program coordination/administration, providing safety information and consulting, safety communication and training program development, administration and management of workers compensation claims.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Work closely with all Operating Group Safety Professionals to create, manage, train, and audit safety programs.
- Serve as a point of contact for all safety and health issues for which assistance is needed.
- Administer driver safety program.
- Responsible for the case management of all workers compensation claims and coordination of claims with the third party administrator.
- Serve as a designated company radiation safety officer; ensure radiation regulatory compliance for the company and field offices including the tracking of licensed nuclear devices.
- Monitor activities of Local Safety Coordinators to ensure safe practices are being followed; Audit submittal and inspection requirements.
- Develop and present safety and health training materials and programs.
- Assist in safety program improvements, policy revisions, communications, etc.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
Requirements:
Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety, Safety Management or related field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
- Knowledge of accident prevention, risk management and general working knowledge of OSHA construction safety regulations.
- Experience with DOT (FMCSA) Commercial Driver requirements
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.