Transportation Risk Specialist Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

SAIIA Construction is now hiring a Site Safety Specialist (Traveler).

Position Summary: The Traveling Site Safety Specialist is responsible for, but not limited to supporting project site crews by visiting project sites, assessing the project site for unsafe work conditions, and working with project managers, project site supervision and safety personnel to properly control and minimize risks and hazards to protect employees, subcontractors and the customer. 

Location & Travel Details: Your first project will be based in Wilsonville, AL.  You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position (up to 100%), where you will be onsite at a project location. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses.   A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided.

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

Saiia Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country. (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 

• Conduct periodic job site safety audits to identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous and potential hazardous conditions; follow through to insure corrective actions have been made.
• Coordinate with the Company’s Safety Manager to oversee the implementation of post-accident investigations, and including root cause analyses and follow-up activities, and training as appropriate.
• Coordinates required OSHA / MSHA training to include orientation training, OSHA 10 / 30, annual refresher and first aid and CPR.
• Facilitate periodic safety meetings at project sites.
• Monitor regulatory activity in OSHA / MSHA for changes requiring training or recordkeeping modifications in the company processes.
• Serve as company team leader during OSHA / MSHA inspections, for follow-up activities resulting from such inspections, and for developing and implementing any procedural changes as a result of such inspections.
• Serve as the escalation point for regulatory or procedural questions regarding OSHA / MSHA requirements and related company policy and procedures for all company employees.
• Subscribe to and monitor appropriate on-line services or resources for general OSHA / MSHA issues, best practices, and company specific metrics and prepare routine reports to affected company personnel on findings.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures essential. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must have excellent time management abilities.
• Ability to read and process documents such as contracts and bid documents, statistical reports, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to produce routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with general management, customers, vendors, visitors or employees of organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal correspondence.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in accordance to urgency.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or construction/mining related safety experience.
• Experience with all federal, state and company regulations.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver’s License with driving record that meets Saiia’s risk management guidelines.
• OSHA 501 or MSHA Authorized Instructor, Part 46 and Part 48 preferred.
• Authorized Instructor, Basic First Aid and CPT Training preferred.

Work Environment

• Works in a Field office / Job sites and/or field activities
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field – hot and cold.
• May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt from jobsites.
• Moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools and trucks.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures essential. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must have excellent time management abilities.
• Ability to read and process documents such as contracts and bid documents, statistical reports, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to produce routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with general management, customers, vendors, visitors or employees of organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal correspondence.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in accordance to urgency.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or construction/mining related safety experience.
• Experience with all federal, state and company regulations.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver’s License with driving record that meets Saiia’s risk management guidelines.
• OSHA 501 or MSHA Authorized Instructor, Part 46 and Part 48 preferred.
• Authorized Instructor, Basic First Aid and CPT Training preferred.

Work Environment

• Works in a Field office / Job sites and/or field activities
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field – hot and cold.
• May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt from jobsites.
• Moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools and trucks.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.