Job Description
As a Federal Site Safety Health Officer job in Charlotte, NC, at Garney Construction, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and implementing the project specific accident prevention program, and the corresponding laws that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned Federal Project in a manner consistent with project/Company/agency policies and procedures.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Administer, direct, and manage compliance with Garney safety program and Project accident prevention efforts to ensure Garney and project safety goals are met. This includes the authority and ability to change and/or adjust work procedures as may be required to ensure safety of affected employees, subcontractors, and the general public.
Prepare for approval project safety plans that meet Federal Government / Project Specifications, the awarded proposal and Garney Safety and Health Policy.
Provide and clearly communicate a vision for creating and maintaining safe work areas for employees, subcontractors, government personnel and the general public. This includes but is not limited to conducting initial work area assessments and the development and facilitation of appropriate training programs.
Supervise, develop, and coordinate work scope/corrective actions with other safety professionals on the project to ensure the effective administration of the project and Garney accident prevention efforts.
Develop, organize, and implement safety related programs that meet or exceed company and Federal safety standards. This includes the ability to make independent judgments concerning the general safety of our work consistent with Garney policy and Government standards.
Initiate, perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors, and correction of potential third party, asset loss and workers compensation losses. This necessitates the ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and facilitate the implementation of corrections/behaviors.
Conduct good catches/near misses/accidents and incidents investigations and complete required reporting and formatting for internal use (Garney) and external use owner/subcontractors/governmental agencies etc.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field or, Minimum five (5) years' experience in construction related safety environment, required. BCSP Certification a plus.
30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training within the last three (3) years or current OSHA 500/502.
An average of at least twenty-four (24) hours of formal safety training each year for the past five years (typical training acceptable: Competent Person Excavation & Trenching, First Aid & CPR, Fall Protection Training, Electrical Hazards, Hazard Communication, Driver Training, Confined Space Hazards, Hazardous Material Training, etc.). Current 40 Hour Construction Hazard Awareness Course (EM385-1-1) and working knowledge of OSHA and EM385-1-1 and other state and federal agency safety requirements.
Extensive knowledge of Fall Protection standards meeting the minimum Competent Person for Fall Protection as described in EM385-1-1.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to teach, mentor and lead.
Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends are expected) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure.
Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our work.
LET'S TALK THE PERKS!
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401K Retirement plan
Health, dental, vision and life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
Long-term disability
Holidays and PTO
Bonus program
CONTACT US
If you are interested in this Federal Site Safety Health Officer position in Charlotte, NC, then please APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Garney Construction, go to careers.garney.com. If you have questions about the position or would like more information, please contact Patrick Duque - Recruiter by email patrick.duque@garney.com.
Garney Construction and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.
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Job Tags
For subcontractor, Flexible hours, Night shift,