Safety Professional (College) - Boydton, VA

Position Summary:

The Safety Professional is responsible for oversight of Construction Project Safety, Health (S&H), and Risk Management, effectively managing multiple Safety programs, developing and implementing M.C. Dean site-specific project safety plans, and collaborating with Project Management in the implementation and leadership of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) process. Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough and practical. 20% Travel.

• Coordinate with General Contractor (GC) and/or owner of general site conditions and/or Non-Compliance Notice (NCN)
• Participate in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/sub-contractors to advise of project-specific mitigation plans, S&H training programs, and technical reports
• Assist with the development and implementation of Site Specific Accident Prevention Programs (APP) and training plans to meet project safety plan specs and requirements
• Assist with site safety budgets, necessary safe work permits and assure compliance with project contract, plans, and specifications
• Lead the Operational Risk Management (ORM) team in reviewing, interpreting, and developing a project safety plan based on project, client/owner, Program Manager, and General Contractor (GC) specifications, design drawings, regulations, and existing safety system - Conduct / assist with incident / investigation reporting.
• Knowledge of safety and health standards, rules, regulations - Working knowledge of safe work practices, accident investigation techniques, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, insurance audits, workers compensation, project health surveys, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), site emergency evacuation and first aid plans
• Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office suite, including Share Point

Position / Candidate Requirements:

• 0+ years with a Bachelors Degree
• Experience conducting S&H training, Regulatory compliance expert/1910, 1926, EM-385 1-1
• Safety Management Systems knowledge, skill and experience
• ANSI-Z10, OHSAS 18001, ISO 3100
• Understanding of culture and culture building skills
• Trainer Designation - OSHA 500/502 - Safety and Health / Occupational Safety degree from an ABET accredited program
• Willingness to pursue Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Previous electrical / construction / industrial /federal and commercial S&H experience

Possible work locations:

• Leesburg, VA
• Boydton, VA
• Richmond, VA
• Atlanta, GA
• Baltimore, MD
• Charleston, SC

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Knowledge and understanding of Safety Requirements and Regulations