Safety Officer

Objective and Responsibilities:

Work closely with Safety Manager to learn all elements of a Safety Managers’ job in enforcement, consultation and education

 

Duties, Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

  1. Educate the construction workers about construction safety measures.
  2. Visit the construction sites regularly to ensure that the development is in compliance with all applicable regulations.
  3. Evaluates hazardous conditions and practices and develops hazard control practices and programs.
  4. In cases of injuries on the sites, they make sure that the sufferers get first aid and/or medical care, and then examine the reasons behind the accident.
  5. Conduct training sessions for the workers and inform them about the latest techniques of safety and security.
  6. Consults with construction supervisors, project managers and upper management about construction safety concerns.
  7. Plans and directs safety services of insurance carriers to obtain optimum service.
  8. Works with trade and professional organizations to promote goals and objectives in the health and safety area that affect company's business.
  9. Assesses new developments in the health and safety field that may have application to the company's operations.
  10. Keeps apprised of developments in federal and state safety laws likely to affect the company.

 

Requirements:

  1. Minimum of 6 months basic knowledge in professional safety experience in construction/mining industry, safety engineering, or related field preferred.
  2. Must be familiar with the OSHA and MSHA regulations.
  3. Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
  4. Strong computer, internet and keyboard skills are a must.
  5. Candidates must have a strong interest to learn about occupational health and safety, including legislation, safety management systems (SMS), internal responsibility systems (IRS).
  6. Must have a valid state driver’s license with clean driving record and the ability to be insured to operate company vehicles.
  7. Ability to communicate with customers and fellow employees.
  8. Must successfully pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test.
  9. Must be able to pass background check to be able to access DOD installations, facilities and buildings.

 

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including Health, Vision, Dental, 401K Employer Match, Vacation and Holiday Pay.
Competitive Compensation based on experience.

 

A & K Earth Movers is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. A & K will review all qualified applications without regard to religion, color, race, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, national origin, or any or characteristic protected by law. A & K encourages women, minorities, and veterans to apply. 

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