Project Safety Advisor (contract) (data center)

Job Description

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Contract Safety Advisor – Merrillville, IN (20 minutes South of Gary, IN))

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MUST HAVE 7+ YEARS FULL TIME SAFETY EXPERIENCE AND EITHER A DEGREE IN SAFETY - OR - Current BCSP (CSP, ASP, GSP, SMS, CHST or OHST.

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The individual in this position is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the Clients/Project Health and Safety Programs and Policies. The safety professional will work directly for the contractor and will lead up to 4 safety professionals..

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Safety Professionals will typically plan, lead, and direct the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures to site or client supervision.

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Job Qualifications

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• Must have: 7 or more years’ experience in construction safety AND either a 4-year degree in safety -OR- CSP, ASP, SMS, GSP, CHST or OHST.

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• Must have: OSHA 30 and first aid/CPR.

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• Must have: Experience leading a team (2 or more) safety professionals on a project.

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• Prefer: Electrical construction experience.

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• Prefer: Data Center experience.

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• Must be able to conduct daily and weekly safety trainings.

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• Ability to walk and be on feet most of the workday.

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• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

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• Ability to enter confined spaces.

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• Ability to carry up to 50-pounds of safety/construction related equipment.

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• Valid driver’s license.

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• Must successfully pass a pre-employment and criminal background check.

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• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

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• Exceptional planning, time-management, and follow-through.

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• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion.

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• Ability to review, analyze and discuss safety/risk information or data.

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• Ability to work effectively with a team and independently.

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• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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• Ability to handle multiple project tasks and complex situations.

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Typical Job Responsibilities

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• Prevent accidents, injuries and claims by being visible in the field and “walking jobs” approximately 70% or more of your time.

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• Develop and deliver Safety Training and New Hire Orientations as mandated by Federal, State, Local and Client Programs.

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• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Client or Project safety regulations, programs, and policies.

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• Prevent and mitigate employee injuries and illnesses. 

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• Lead/Assist in accident investigations and return to work programs.

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• Perform job site safety audits on a daily or weekly basis per project demands.

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• Must have the ability to anticipate, develop, implement, and measure hazard controls and programs.

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• Inspire and coach employees to accomplish safety goals.

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• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding injuries and claims.

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• Take a proactive, rather than reactive, approach in claims and injury reduction.

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• Act as the liaison for project drug and alcohol testing.

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• Other duties may be assigned as Client needs dictate and increasing skill level is demonstrated.

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