Site Safety Engineer

The Opportunity

As a Safety Engineer, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring the highest standards of safety on World-Class construction projects. You will implement Emergency Response plans; conduct job site safety orientations, project safety meetings and ensure compliance with contractual documents and regulatory requirements.

Consistently safe jobsites are the result of training, on-going focus and accountability. There's a mutual responsibility to keep ourselves and each other safe, and we stand behind our safety motto: "If it's not safe, I won't do it and I won't let others do it."

Walbridge's award-winning safety program consistently delivers industry leading safety results. Thinking, demanding and delivering safety in all aspects of business is our No. 1 core value.

Location

You can be located anywhere in the US, if you are highly willing to travel to our client projects on a long-term basis.

Your Key Responsibilities

Conduct Safety Orientation: Deliver site-specific safety orientations to all trades and subcontractors, making sure everyone understands and follows safety protocols.
• Support Project Teams: Work closely with project and department management to ensure compliance with all safety, accident, and fire prevention programs, procedures, and policies.
• Investigate Incidents: Thoroughly investigate any incidents, accidents, or near misses on the project. You'll prepare detailed written reports of your findings and recommend improvements.
• Documentation and Inspections: Review all safety documentation for accuracy and completeness, perform regular jobsite inspections, and ensure all reporting. Act as the company's representative during OSHA compliance inspections, ensuring all standards are met.
• Promote Safety Culture: Organize and implement site safety recognition programs to encourage safe behaviors and celebrate achievements.
• Administer Drug-Free Workplace Program: Support the site's Drug Free Workplace Program, including conducting post-accident alcohol and drug testing.
• Collaborate with Subcontractors: Work with subcontractors to reduce injuries and increase productivity by applying established safety methods and addressing safety issues directly with the owner.
• Analyze Hazards: Conduct and review Pre-Task Analysis and Activity Hazard Analysis Plans for all construction activities, ensuring proactive risk management.

To Qualify, you must have

• A bachelor's degree (Occupational Health & Safety preferred) or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum 2 years of construction safety field experience.
• Knowledge on how to develop, implement, and audit Pre Task Analysis for the Contractors and Subcontractors.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and preferred OSHA 10- and 30-hour certification.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong Computer Skills- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A valid driver's license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel; travel is estimated at 70+%.

Excited to make an impact and be at the forefront of Walbridge's award-winning safety program? Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button below! We can't wait to hear from you!