ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY REP

Job Summary: This position holds responsibility for the assisting in the administration of the companys safety and occupational health programs, with the goal of maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees at one or more project sites. Persons occupying this position normally function in the role of Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or Foreman and are temporarily moved into this role due to project demands.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead weekly project safety meetings
• Conduct regular walk-through inspections of construction areas, completing daily work area safety checklists
• Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous/potential hazardous conditions; follow through to insure corrections have been made
• Monitor all equipment safety inspections and report equipment hours monthly to Project Superintendent
• Prepare, review, and submit incident reports (including near miss incidents) and required forms to Environmental Health & Safety Manager
• Provide input on the safety concerns portion of the Project Superintendents weekly plan
• Address all personal protective equipment requirements and inform Project Superintendent about needs
• Assist in responding to incidents requiring first aid/CPR, including contacting emergency services
• Transport/accompany injured employees to health care facility
• Assist in maintaining fire protection and grounding systems
• Accompany safety, health and insurance inspections on walk through tours as required
• Perform additional safety assignments at supervisors direction.

Knowledge, Experience & Competencies:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid, state-issued drivers license
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in a commercial construction environment
• Current OSHA Construction 30-Hour certification, prefer CHST and/or ASP certifications as well as OSHA 510
• Must complete Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Supervisor Training within 6 months of being in position
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
• Good oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to communicate with a variety of people
• Ability to produce quality work in an efficient manner with little supervision in an ever-changing environment
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet-based applications
• Basic knowledge of types of construction equipment used in commercial construction
• Ability to operate motor vehicles as well as basic office equipment including computer, printer, copier, fax, scanner, calculator, telephone, and mobile phone/radio

Travel Requirements:

• Daily travel to various job site locations within 100-mile radius of office
• Occasional travel to meetings or events within 50-mile radius of office, 4 6 times per year
• Occasional to frequent travel to various project locations requiring an overnight stay, sometimes for extended periods of time
• Occasional out-of-town assignments