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On - Site Safety Representative  

The On-Site Safety Representative is responsible for promoting and enforcing a strong safety culture on active construction job sites. This role supports compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and client

requirements while working closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, and field personnel to prevent incidents and ensure a safe working environment.

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities

 Monitor daily job site activities to ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA standards
 Maintain project level training documentation and verification of training for employees on site 
 Conduct site specific orientations on all employees, audit records and document via  Site Docs
 Conduct daily crew assessments and monthly site audits and provide documentation in Procore
 Provide safety related guidance and assistance to all Foreman, Field Engineers and Superintendents
 Conduct documented weekly safety meetings for the project assigned.  Weekly meetings are to follow a set agenda and be documented in a consistent manner 
 Ensure that weekly safety meeting minutes are kept and distributed after each meeting
 Ensure that crane inspections are performed and documented at required intervals to include but not be limited to annually and upon each setup
 Ensure that adequate security measures are employed at the project facility and are being followed
 Ensure all safety related incidents are reported and incident reports are filled out according to the Safety Policy Manual
 Conduct incident investigations, including gathering witness statements; ensure thorough documentation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, and recommend corrective actions and follow-up training
 Assist with substance abuse testing per company polices in coordination with Superintendent and HR Training Coordinator
 Attend project meetings as required to support Project Managers and Superintendents
 Assist Safety Management with OSHA/MSHA inspections and investigations 
 Assist job site supervision with applicable permits
 Review project permits and correct any issues
 Review STA's daily and upload to Site Docs
 Maintain open communication with all levels of site supervision and office management
 Conduct or assist with new hire orientations and paperwork as needed
Meetings
 Conduct weekly safety meetings with project level Supervision, Project Management and Corporate Safety Department
 Bi-monthly virtual supervisor's meeting via MS Teams when available
 Meet with Corporate Safety Department on weekly basis
Required Computer Skills/Programs
 Knowledge of Microsoft Windows including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams & Access
 Procore/Site Docs/Rhumbix
Qualifications
 An associate's degree or higher with an emphasis on construction safety or equivalent experience
 Preferred Certifications include: 
o OSHA 30
o OSHA 510
o STSC
o CHST
o ASP
o CSP

Continuing Education
 Establish goals with individual Career Development Plan and continue with professional education and development
Physical Requirements
Ability to work at a computer in an office trailer environment.
 Ability to work on construction sites which may require the ability to climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction)
 Stoop, kneel, crouch, lay, bend or squat and/or crawl
 Certified in and proficient with operating Aerial lift on project sites
Job Site Working Conditions:
    May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles, loud noises,  extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt
    May work near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery

Other:
     Some overtime, evenings, weekends, and or holidays may be required to meet the demands of the project

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.