Safety Specialist

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About Us: Looking for an opportunity to make a lasting mark on future generations and the communities they call home? Look no further. Peabody General Contractors is your trusted partner, with over four decades of excellence in underground utility services across central Texas. We invite you to be a part of our dedicated team.

At Peabody General Contractors, we're more than just a workplace – we're a family. With over 40 years of experience serving central Texas, we've established ourselves as leaders in private, commercial, and municipal underground utility services. Our passion lies in the rehabilitation and installation of vital infrastructure, including water lines, wastewater systems, storm sewers, lift stations, fire lines, and water treatment facilities.

We foster a culture built on innovation, community involvement, safety, and excellence. Teamwork and communication are at the heart of our success, creating an inclusive environment where every voice matters. Our team is comprised of highly skilled individuals, just like you, who are ready to put their best boot forward. Get ready to unearth your true potential and #digdeep into the exciting world of Peabody General Contractors!

About this Role: We are in search of a highly dedicated and experienced Safety Specialist who will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our construction site personnel. This specialist will be responsible for implementing and overseeing safety protocols, conducting inspections, and providing guidance to maintain a secure work environment.

Characteristics Duties and Responsibilities: The Safety Specialist will assume the crucial responsibility of enforcing safety measures and guidelines on our construction sites, with a primary focus on ensuring the well-being of our workforce. They will work diligently, both independently and collaboratively, following established safety procedures and guidelines. Daily site inspections and the enforcement of safety standards are of utmost importance. This role also demands a keen awareness of physical safety requirements, as it involves working in a dynamic construction environment with a variety of physical challenges. The Safety Specialist will be required to work under various weather conditions to ensure that safety remains a top priority.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct daily environmental and safety audits.
• Inspect and examine all health and safety-related complaints, workplace accidents, outbreaks of diseases, the spill of hazardous toxins or poison.
• Search for physical, biological, and chemical workplace hazards.
• Investigate the construction site to ascertain equipment, production, and material processes do not pose a safety or health hazard to employees, work guests, and the general public.
• Work closely with the site superintendent to identify potential hazards before work begins daily.
• Follow industry, company, site-specific and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety policies and standards.
• Conduct a 10-minute site walk once every hour during the workday.
• Write daily reports and send safety journals to Safety Manager on an hourly basis.
• Document the site condition and safety through pictures to be submitted with hourly journal.
• Submit safety observations as needed (positive and negative)
• Attend and review daily JHA meetings.
• Observe and monitor all subcontractors’ safety on-site.
• Report all items to the Safety Manager and follow-up as Safety Manager directs.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Ability to communicate excellently in both oral and written format.
• Profound knowledge of industry standards and regulations (OSHA)
• Good organizational and record-keeping abilities – the ability to maintain good records of all safety-related activities.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in construction safety
• Certifications/Licenses:

Must possess at least one of the following Certifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST)
• Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
• Graduate or Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction (STS-C)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in EHS discipline or EHS related field

Must successfully have completed at least one of the following in the past 3 years:

• NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma (EU and Asia)
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry Outreach Training course (US)

Physical Demands: The job requires the ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment involves an equal balance of indoor and outdoor settings. There may be potential exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures for periods exceeding one hour. Workers may experience distracting or uncomfortable noise levels and vibrations affecting the body or extremities. There is a risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts and electricity. Additionally, there's a possibility of exposure to fumes, odors, or other substances that may impact respiration and skin.

 How to Apply: To apply, please visit our careers page at careers.peabodygeneral.com. We only accept online applications. For questions please reach out to our Human Resources department at humanresources@peabodygeneral.com.

Note that while this job description provides an overview of the main responsibilities, requirements, working conditions, and qualifications for this position, it is subject to potential modifications and updates to align with the evolving needs of the company.

What Safety means to us! Our unwavering commitment to safety creates the foundation for a rewarding career, where your well-being is our top priority. Experience a company that invests in advanced safety protocols, providing you with the tools and support needed to excel while ensuring your security. At PGC, every employee has the power to halt any job site if safety concerns arise. Join our team and become part of a workplace where your voice matters.

Peabody General Contractors is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment are based on performance, competence, and business needs. We hire individuals without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State, or Local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.