Senior Safety Technician - Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

About Us

The Senior Safety Technician monitors the project site to ensure construction project safety. The Senior Safety Technician is a salaried position at an industry-leading construction company

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Analyzing the safety performance of work performed
  • Understanding laws and regulations pertaining to OSHA
  • Conducting job inspections of construction areas
  • Identifying, documenting, and recommending resolution of hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions
  • Confirming corrections have been made to hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions.
  • Investigating property damage and personal injury accidents
  • Assisting in conducting employee and insurance inspections
  • Assisting in emergency rescues as required
  • Assisting in maintaining fire protection and grounding systems
  • Compiling data, photographs, pertinent forms, and reports, as well as conducting employee interviews associated with accidents.
  • Conducting industrial hygiene samples to ensure safe working conditions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to manage one large project (over $20 million) or multiple smaller projects simultaneously
  • Knowledge of construction, design, cost reporting, and cash flow management
  • Proficiency in project management software, scheduling, and strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures.

 Education & Experience

  • Completed the OSHA 30 construction site safety training.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years safety experience
  • Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local regulations
  • CSP, ASP, GSP, CHST, OSHA 500 Credentials preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related Engineering preferred
  • Safety Certifications are a plus: Fall Protection, Silica, Scaffold Awareness, etc
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills