Safety Specialist

Company STRUCTURAL

Location Long Island - (Long Island City, NY)

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Description

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with over 2,000 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets.

We are currently recruiting for a Construction Safety Specialist to support our New York construction operations team. As a Safety Specialist for STRUCTURAL, you will be accountable for leading safety initiatives for this Branch. The position would include travel in and around the five Boroughs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the development of procedures for safety standards and best practices in a team environment through frequent interaction and open communication with managers, employees, subcontractors, and clients.

• Conducting and coordinating worker safety training in areas such as safety standards and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment for new and current employees.

• Ensuring compliance with SPS, OSHA, customer, state, and local regulations; and supports safety efforts to continuously improve overall site safety culture.

• Working under the supervision of the Safety Manager to conduct testing of air quality, noise, temperature, etc. to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Inspect work sites to ensure working conditions comply with OSHA, NY DOB, and company policies

• Conducting risk assessments related to jobs performed by employees and suggesting risk mitigation strategies

• Conduct respirator fit testing and maintain appropriate records

• Participate in Frontline safety program (weekly update calls, observation reports, and other proactive safety tactics)

• Participate in project planning discussions with emphasis on high-risk projects and high-risk or repetitive work tasks.

• Conducting interactive training to help field personnel acquire necessary skills/knowledge/certifications

• Conduct all accident, incident and near-miss investigations

• Working with jobsite personnel and project teams to perform root-cause analysts, evaluate information, and implement corrective solutions.

• Maintains records and develops reports on new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepares statistical reports as required.

• Manage/ Facilitate Branch safety initiatives

• Perform other duties, as assigned, in support of the EHS Strategic Plan.

What you need to succeed:

• 3-5 years of experience as a safety specialist or trainer in a well-structured construction safety program

• Previous field construction experience

• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence people and drive change.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations as they apply to construction

• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement effective corrective measures

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Candidates who are English/Spanish bi-lingual may be given preference

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S), Safety Management, Construction Management or related field OR significant experience in place of degree.

• Certification from a recognized certification board - Certified Safety Professional, (CSP), Certified Safety Auditor, Certified Safety Manager or similar, OHSA 500 Certified, DOB Site Safety Training (SST) card and/or similar industry certificates.

Salary Range: $75-100K (commensurate upon experience)

Our ideal candidate can work effectively in a highly collaborative and team-based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; can encourage and mentor others; is approachable and empathetic; can quickly gain trust and respect and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

STRUCTURAL is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.

EOE/M/F/D/V