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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist
Location: Houston, TX 77027-3004
Pay: $50-$60/hr
Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management. and 7 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required or
• Associate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management. and 9 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required or
• High School Diploma/GED and 11 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required
• Experienced knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Construction and General Industry Regulations, as well as, America National Standards Institution (ANSI), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Army Corps of Engineers (CoE), Engineers Manual 385-1 and National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be willing to work various schedules at the project site location
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
• Valid driver's license required
• Must have previous high voltage experience in overhead transmission and distribution, and substation experience, preferably at least 5 years of experience
• Currently have a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) credential, safety professional credential through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, or other equivalent certifying body
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist Description

• Manage the Site Safety & Health program deliverables as defined by the Corporate Safety & Health Department of client while responding to questions and/or concerns related to site specific safety and health compliance issues in a timely manner
• Manage compliance with applicable Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Manage Safety & Health programs in order to achieve and maintain the company goal of zero safety incidents
• Conduct regular health and safety performance reviews, assessments and complete documentation to verify that locations are in compliance with Corporate and regulatory requirements
• Manage and resolve actions causing a work stoppage when circumstances could result in immediate danger to life and health on a project
• Report and present work stoppage issues to the project management team and collaborate with the team to develop practices to prevent future work stoppage situations
• Consult with site personnel on client's Safety & Health issues and recommend best practices
• Assess Safety & Health issues and opportunities at the project site, before the work begins and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines and procedures for resolution
• Manage the on-site Safety & Health program directly with the client Safety & Health Department to ensure collaboration on any site safety & health issues, coordination of preventative measures, and building working relationships with project staff and each subcontractor safety representative to ensure proper compliance is maintained
• Manage project Safety & Health walk-through assessments
• Review all assessment findings with appropriate parties
• Follow up by documenting the items which require immediate correction and ensure that these items are corrected in a timely manner
• Compile memos relative to safety, including assisting Site Management with correspondence to heighten safety awareness, project safety and health goals and ensure a safe and productive work environment is a priority among all project personnel
• Lead, conduct, validate, and document training on Safety & Health subjects as applicable to the work being conducted
• Review near miss, property damage, environmental incidents and accident investigation reports
• Recommend countermeasures as appropriate
• Recommend solutions to Corporate Safety & Health regarding the Project Safety & Health Program challenges, objectives, and progress, ensuring high level of communication
• Responsible for the completion of client Daily Field Safety & Health Report forms, maintain all required safety records in an audit ready state and submit all documentation as required to Corporate Safety & Health
• Drive to various project site locations
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

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