Safety Engineer at MYCON General Contractors Inc in College Station, Texas

Job Description:

The safety engineer is a member of the safety team that provides tactical safety support to field operations to ensure compliance with company policy, client requirements, government regulations, and state/local laws.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists with the development and implementation of safety programs and proceduresEnsures manuals, policies, and procedures are in place and in adherence to regulations and company expectationsExecutes the safety vision and plan for the company and mentors the staff and employees in achieving that visionConducts or coordinates employee training in areas of safety, regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipmentDevelops and assures adherence to site-specific Safety PlansLeads and documents appropriate risk/hazard assessmentsConducts corresponding follow-ups and implementation of corrective action items to minimize and/or eliminate incidents that have the potential to cause harm to one of the Company's employees, contractors, or visitorsEffectively communicates the health and safety goals, objectives, performance expectations, and metrics throughout the facilityPerforms and administers safety audits and inspects job sites, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation complianceAnalysis and utilizes data to set safety priorities and develop action plansDocument and investigate all incidents involving property damage, personal injury, safety violations, near misses, unsafe conditions, and non-compliance activities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Participates in auditing site safety and health programs to identify areas that require attention.Full knowledge and understanding of all local, state, and federal OSHA requirements as well as MYCON requirementsAccompany OSHA compliance officers and insurance inspectors during on-site auditsPrepare and update site-specific safety policy, including project emergency action procedures, work assignments, pre-task planning, personnel administration, and training for an emergency contingency planEvaluate subcontractor qualifications, training programs, and competencyDocument and investigate all incidents involving property damage, personal injury, safety violations, near misses, unsafe conditions, and non-compliance activities.Accompany OSHA compliance officers and insurance inspectors during on-site auditsPerform job site inspections through safety management softwareAssist incident investigation teams and ensure that incident reports are thorough, complete, and root causes corrective actions, and lessons learned have been determinedProvide monthly safety program summary report as requiredAssist with companywide assessment and development of Safety Programs
QUALIFICATIONS
Required education and skills needed but not limited to the following:
Demonstrated 5+ years experience in a safety position preferred or equivalent education and experienceHigh school diploma or equivalentValid drivers licenseA minimum of OSHA 30-hour training, First Aid/CPR/BBP, and AED trainingCandidate must have documented training in the following:
Fall Protection
Scaffolding
Excavations
Confined Spaces
Crane/Equipment Operations
Electrical
Incident Investigation
OSHA 510
OSHA 500Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of applicable occupational safety and health regulationsAchievement of CHST is required within two years of appointment to this positionDemonstrated management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and train othersExcellent interpersonal skills, strong teaching, coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ProCoreExcellent problem-solving and investigation skills with a focus on root cause analysis and the development of sustainable corrective actions
Interpersonal Skills
Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, with the ability to interact professionally and productively with staff at all levels, including firm leadership. Strong customer service skills needed to build and maintain relationships Creative and innovative thinker Self-starter. Capable of working productively in a team setting, as well as independently Strong in leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution and can manage challenging situations to a successful conclusion with a can-do attitudeGoal-oriented and can react quickly to challenging circumstances to achieve the desired result Behavior that supports a positive work environment keeping in line with company mission and values
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Driving to various geographical locations, which will be in different locations/clients each dayWhile performing the duties of this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk, and hear, stand climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawltools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilityThe employee must be able to lift and/or carry or push/pull over 75+ pounds on a periodic basisThe employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least eight hours per day.The Employee must be able to work and adapt to outside temperature fluctuations such as the heat of the summer and the cold of the winter monthsAbility to travel including some overnight staysAbility to work non-traditional shifts on occasionThe work in this position is performed both indoors and outdoorReliable, predictable attendance at the scheduled site/officeAbility to work in sometimes stressful environmentAbility to work collaboratively as part of a team
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the listed functions of this job. The work environment is an office and occasionally a job site with exposure to outdoor elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud and frequently requires the use of personal protective equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock.
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at MYCON.
I have read the Job Description and understand the functions and objectives of the position. I understand I am responsible for compliance with all policies and procedures.