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