Safety Specialist 2

Kokosing Inc • Lakewood, OH • 2h ago

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

We are open to different experience levels for the Safety Specialist

Responsible for providing field support services and assisting managers, supervisors and team members with the implementation of specific Company and Client Safety and Health policies and procedures. Regulatory compliance, and continual improvement of the overall performance of the Company in a manner that is consistent with the Company's Core Values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate, implement and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program at various project locations in the Central Ohio region and surrounding areas.

Typical project @types include: Primarily bridge, roadway and heavy civil construction projects but could also include Wastewater treatment plants, water treatment facilities, electrical transmission projects, underground utilities, concrete foundations/walls/tanks, site prep work, etc.

Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing and eliminating injuries, illness and other incidents in a manner that effectively ensures the attainment of business unit targets and objectives.

Provide training and education to Company personnel regarding safety and health requirements.

Support pre-job safety planning meetings to plan for potential hazards and problems prior to start of job, and develop emergency response plans for projects. Develop work safety and health plans on time in a fast-paced environment.

Initiate, coordinate and lead safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and procedures.

Independently initiate, perform and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections and/or behavioral observations throughout the Company's operations and communicate and facilitate the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.

Assist in the investigation of injury, illness and general liability incidents.

Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.

Provide updated information to team members regarding updates to company or regulatory requirement changes.

Self-identify team members that need assistance, training, or support meeting the Company safety and health requirements.

Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to Company safety policies and procedures.

Serve as a point of contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including but not limited to OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is not available.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.

Experience with asphalt, concrete work, roadway, and MSHA if possible

Targeting 3-6+ years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred, with experience in the aforementioned project @types (Bullet point #2 from above) a strong plus.

However,

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