1541 - Safety & Health Spec/Advisor 3

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Req Id : 97222

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project : Yes

Job Summary

This is mid-level project position, which is accountable for implementing and maintaining the Company's Safety and Health Procedures on a smaller, less complex project. Performs medium to high complexity tasks, and may act as a supervisor to other safety and health professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Health studies and compiles reports including findings and recommendations including administrative, emergency and PPE controls . Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements .
• . Implements, administers and maintains project Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program . Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs . Conducts detailed site safety and health inspections . Manages project security contracts, programs and policies . Performs record keeping / filing functions . Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations . Writes detailed injury/illness reports . Completes all appropriate company safety and health program documents . Interfaces with clients and government officials . Manages construction contractor safety and health program administration . Administers project worker's compensation programs and procedures . May act as on-site first aid and medical provider . Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports . Develops and implements safety and industrial hygiene in consulting plans and studies . Analyzes data generated by Safety
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Management Responsibilities

Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Competence: . Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices . Knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures . Knowledge of worker's compensation policies and procedures . Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration . Knowledge of company safety and health consultation capabilities and ability to perform as a consultant . Ability to perform first aid/medical functions . Communication skills . Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs . Ability to write detailed reports . Human relations skills . Conflict management skills . Supervisory skills . Ability to effectively interface with client and government officials
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, safety and health certification, Bachelor's Degree preferred

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years in a construction environment, 4+ years safety and health experience All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

First Aid, CPR, Drug testing certified, OSHA 500/501, Safety and Health Program Administration, OSHA 10 hour

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical construction site environment:
• Typical office environment.
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.

Competencies

Collaborates

Communicates effectively

Courage

Directs work

Instills trust

Interpersonal savvy

Organizational savvy

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

004

Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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