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Safety Engineer

EMCOR Group • Downers Grove, IL • 3h ago

Description

Position :

Safety Engineer

FLSA: Exempt

Company:

Gibson

Location: Downers Grove, IL

Department:

Operations

Reports to:

Safety Quality Productivity Manager

General Summary

Entry level position that requires individuals to work closely with the Safety Quality Productivity Manager and field supervision. Candidates must have the ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Visit job sites and monitor the work environment.

Intake, review and organize electronic and paper files as they relate to job site safety reporting requirements.

Work with field supervision on site specific training.

Review project implementation of the safety plan and gather data on project execution.

Coordinate with project managers and other project leads following project execution.

Liaise with project lead and other project managers to maintain project safety standards.

Assist in preparing Job Hazard Analyses.

Participate in daily huddles.

Represent company in assigned project meetings and industry events.

Support field supervision to drive compliance with safety plans, programs and work rules as required by Company policy and contracts.

Job Specifications

Four-year Occupational Safety degree or a degree in a related field. The equivalent combined education and field experience will also be considered.

Interest in obtaining BCSP designation (CHST, ASP, CSP).

Must have strong problem-solving skills

Ability to identify deficiencies, confront problems and work as a team to a solution

Working knowledge of tool and product safety

Working knowledge of electrical design and construction concepts.

Ability to thoroughly understand and apply company policies, procedures, business ethics, and work

Superior communications and interpersonal skills

An ability to learn new software for employee training required.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform against accelerated deadlines

Accountability and Measurement

Partner with field Superintendents to ensure that personnel perform as

Confirm that inspections and training are occurring on a regularly scheduled basis.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or computer keyboards. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to regularly commute to site locations. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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As a leading provider of electrical construction, service, and maintenance, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Compensation Range: $80-100K based on qualifications and experience

Other Compensation: This position is bonus eligible

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Gibson

On-site

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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