Safety Engineer
- Assist the project management team in developing and executing site specific safety program and activities
- Attend, coordinate, and conduct safety orientation and training programs
- Document and track all safety violations, unsafe conditions, etc.
- Conduct work area safety audits
- Coordinate OSHA reporting and posting requirements
- Review Safety Submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with subcontractors
- Assist with the organization and implementation of project safety celebrations and recognition/reward programs
- Participate in and contribute to project planning and hazard analysis
- Provide resource of safety related information
- Evaluate and offer solutions for industrial hygiene concerns
- Maintain operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures
- Serve as resource for safety issues or concerns for all project team members
- Attend and/or chair safety meetings
- Interface with client safety personnel, union representatives, insurance risk engineers etc.
- Accompany safety, health, insurance and OSHA personnel on work-site tours
- Ensure maintenance and inspection of safety equipment and protective wear
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or a related field (desired but not required)
- At a minimum have completed an OSHA 30 Hour
- Candidates must have the ability to implement Safety programs
- Must have the ability to work under pressure, closely overseeing and tracking safety details of multiple projects.
- Must have valid Driver’s License.
- Good written and oral communication skills required in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
- Must be able to use MS Word and Excel.
Required Education/Experience
- Five (5) years’ experience
- MTA Experience
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Right-of-Way Experience
- 40-Hour Site Safety Manager certificate
- SSPC-C3 Lead
- New York City Track Safety Training
- 4 hr. Supported Scaffold User certificate
- Confined Space entry/attendant/supervisor certificate
- NYSDOL Asbestos Inspector License
- CPR &First Aid certificate