Independence Construction is looking to add a Safety Specialist to our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing support services and assisting managers, supervisors, and employees with the implementation of Company Safety and Health policies and procedures. Regulatory compliance, and continual improvement of the overall performance of the Company. The Safety Specialist will directly report to the Independence Construction Director of Safety.
What do we believe in?
PEOPLE:
Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.
PERFORMANCE:
Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.
COMMUNITY:
Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work with teams in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate, implement and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program.
• The Safety Specialist shall provide field support and guidance.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing and eliminating injuries, illness and other incidents.
• Provide and assist with training and education to Company personnel regarding health and safety requirements.
• Support and actively participate in safety planning meetings to proactively plan for risk/potential hazards and impacts.
• Initiate, coordinate and assist with safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and procedures.
• Initiate, perform and document safety and health inspections.
• Assist the Director of Safety with investigation of injury, illness and general liability incidents.
• Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.
• Actively participate in project coordination/scheduling meetings.
• Provide updated information to personnel on company or regulatory requirement changes.
• 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 Director of Safety is not available.
Do you have what it takes?
• Bachelor's degree in safety and health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.
• Two (2) to five (5) plus years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations as well as other state/federal safety regulations and company safety policies/procedures.
• Communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Organization prioritization skills.
• Influence the implementation of the appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Ability to positively interact and influence personnel to create a safe work environment.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
Why IC?
• Weekly Competitive Pay!
• Excellent Benefits:
o Medical
o Dental
o Vision
o FSA & HSA
o Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
o Short-term and Long-term Disability
o Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
• Paid corporate training program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
• Family-owned and operated since 1956
Who is IC?
Independence Construction is one of the largest CM businesses headquartered in Northeast Ohio. As part of the DiGeronimo Companies, we offer our clients self-perform services through our affiliated companies, as well as bring an owner’s approach to projects through the company’s work as a developer. We bring our experience and reputation for honesty, integrity, and outstanding performance to the world of design and management in order to ensure the best results for our partners, subcontractors, and community. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.ind-con.com/
Independence Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.