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Turner Construction Company · 6 hours ago

Project Safety Assistant - 25-26 College Recruiting (Kansas City)

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Turner Construction Company is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history. The Project Safety Assistant will assist with enforcement of safety policies and procedures on construction projects, ensuring safe work practices and compliance with regulations.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with providing training for safe work practices, implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Every Day), project safety programs and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs, policies, and procedures for construction project and Trade employees

Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contract requirements

Assist with reviewing subcontractors training as per OSHA standards

Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements

Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) in alignment with company and project owner requirements

Assist with coordination of preconstruction meetings with supervisor

Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees; administer and record participation

Assist with gathering Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project contractors based on contractual requirements

Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., PTPs, JHAs, training records, tool box meetings, OSHA 300 log, Material data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics)

Assist with conducting Safety meetings, record and issue meeting minutes as directed by supervisor

Assist with maintaining log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings held with their staff and provide summary report to supervisor

Assist with conducting project site safety audits and work area inspections, develop inspection summary including recommendations for corrective action per company policy, and work with supervisor to issue reports of violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate resolution

Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property

Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation

Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Occupational SafetyHealthEnvironmental Health & SafetyConstruction Safety ExperienceSafety Regulations KnowledgeMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAnalytical ThinkingLeadership SkillsTeamwork SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques

Familiar with Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations

Familiar with general construction operations

Ability to identify safety related exposures and propose corrective actions

Demonstrate elements of leadership from within, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships

Professional verbal and written communication skills

Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments

Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail

Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills

Able to work to in non-structured environment and flexible to reprioritize responsibilities with management direction

Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools

Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required

Company

Turner Construction Company

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Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.

Founded in 1902

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.turnerconstruction.com

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