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Big-D Heavy Industrial is looking for a dynamic Safety Professional. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employee exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Heavy Industrial is looking for a Safety Professional to join our team of professionals based in Port Arthur, TX.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree preferred or at least 1-3 years of construction safety experience, or a combination of both
• Proven track record of successful OSHA/MSHA ratings, loss-work records, EMR trainings, etc.

 Certification/License Requirements:

• OSHA 30 hour training required; OSHA outreach instructor (OSHA 500) preferred
• MSHA 24 hour training; MSHA Blue Card Instructor a plus
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associated Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or other safety certifications are desirable
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record

 Critical Skills:

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to lead implementation of programs and procedures developed by Big-D Corporate EH&S, safety committees, and safety managers
• Intermediate level understanding and usage of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to be extremely organized
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to pay close attention to details in all aspects of work functions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

• Works on a specific jobsite and works with the safety team and leadership on creating a zero harm culture.
• Monitors job site activity for all inspections and administrative tasks
• Documents site conditions focusing on safety items project safety conditions through photographs and written reports
• Reviews site safety conditions and assists in developing plans for improvements with project leadership team, and documents this information on the computer
• Conducts special employee site safety training meetings for safety or risk concerns specific to the project. Provides detailed reports of each meeting to the site project team and corporate safety director
• Holds specialty training, as required and needed
• Attends and participates in monthly supervisor and foreman safety training meetings
• Reviews infractions and improvements with the site management personnel, documenting the progress electronically through the use of digital photos, spreadsheets, word processing, email and other approved processes
• Responds to safety concerns brought to his/her attention
• Responds to safety incidents, and assists project management in conducting accident investigation and root cause analysis
• Responds to incidents and accidents to provide additional investigative analysis
• Assists in compiling the information and data for the job activity hazard analysis
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and company safety standards are followed on all jobsites
• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

 Additional Tasks:

• Ensures job site orientation is conducted for every new employee on the job site
• Reviews job hazard analysis and pre-task planning documents for scopes of work performed on project(s)
• Assists in any safety or risk issues identified as project progresses

 Benefits

• 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans.
• Employer Contribution into an HSA 
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Other Supplemental Benefits
• PTO & Holidays

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction.