Kokosing Industrial
Safety Specialist 2 - Federal
Chesapeake, VA · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
ComplianceCommunicationOSHA
About the role
- Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors.
- Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction.
- With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing and eliminating injuries, illness and other incidents in a manner that effectively ensures the attainment of business unit targets and objectives.
- Initiate, coordinate and lead safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and procedures.
- Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our work.
- Ability to positively interact and influence front line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.
- Support pre-job safety planning meetings to plan for potential hazards and problems prior to start of job, and develop emergency response plans for projects.
Nice to have
- BCSP certification highly preferred (ASP, CSP, CHST).
- Must have valid driver's license, good driving record required.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.
- OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred.
- EM385 knowledge preferred.
Skills
- Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations as well as other state/federal safety regulations and company safety policies/procedures.
- Excellent organization skills and the ability to independently prioritize.
Compensation
- With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.
Benefits
- Responsible for providing field support services and assisting managers, supervisors and team members with the implementation of specific Company and Client Safety and Health policies and procedures.
- Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.
- Targeting 5+ years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred, with experience in the aforementioned project types a strong plus.
- Develop work safety and health plans on time in a fast-paced environment.
- Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.
- Provide training and education to Company personnel regarding safety and health requirements.
- Self-identify team members that need assistance, training, or support meeting the Company safety and health requirements.
- Education and Experience:
- The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Equal opportunity
- Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor.
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