AZCO · 1 week ago
Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist - AZCO (Multiple Locations)
Appleton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expAZCO is a company specializing in heavy construction, seeking a Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist to lead and implement safety policies on field construction projects. The role involves managing safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, and providing safety leadership to project teams.
Construction
Responsibilities
Administer the Safety & Health programs on field construction projects to verify operations are executed as planned and conducted in a safe manner
Manage the Site Safety & Health program deliverables as defined by the Corporate Safety & Health Department of the Company while responding to questions and/or concerns related to site specific safety and health compliance issues in a timely manner
Manage compliance with applicable Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
Plan for and oversee field activities and the development and approval of Activity Hazard Analysis with project management
Provide support to eliminate health and safety violations including monitoring subcontractors to ensure a safe working environment for all AZCO employees on site
Manage Safety & Health programs in order to achieve and maintain the company goal of zero safety incidents
Conduct regular health and safety performance reviews, assessments and complete documentation to verify that locations are in compliance with Corporate and regulatory requirements
Manage and resolve actions causing a work stoppage when circumstances could result in immediate danger to life and health on a project
Report and present work stoppage issues to the project management team and collaborate with the team to develop practices to prevent future work stoppage situations
Present safety and health information to the Corporate Safety team to ensure that the project safety program is being implemented effectively and required safety compliance has been documented
Assess Safety & Health issues and opportunities at the project site, before the work begins and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines and procedures for resolution
Manage the on-site Safety & Health program directly with the client Safety & Health Department to ensure collaboration on any site safety & health issues, coordination of preventative measures, and building working relationships with project staff and each subcontractor safety representative to ensure proper compliance is maintained
Act as main liaison between customers and jobsite contacts, including subcontractor safety representatives, government agencies (MSHA, OSHA, etc.)
Orientate and train employees on safety and health requirements to ensure understanding and compliance with regulations and company policy
Consult with site personnel on Burns & McDonnell's Safety & Health issues and recommend best practices
Manage project Safety & Health walk-through assessments. Review all assessment findings with appropriate parties
Follow up by documenting the items which require immediate correction and ensure that these items are corrected in a timely manner
Compile memos relative to safety, including assisting Site Management with correspondence to heighten safety awareness, project safety and health goals and ensure a safe and productive work environment is a priority among all project personnel
Manage availability of and oversee appropriate use of safety equipment
Manage permits and monitor hot work, confined space entries, lockout/tag out, and excavation
Investigate incidents; conduct and obtain witness statements, prepare appropriate reports; and implement Return to Work policy
Develop and communicate with supervisor on employees RTW (duties, restrictions, etc.) and monitor compliance closely
Manage pre-job activities such as development of site-specific safety and health program, new hire orientation and training, emergency action plan, setup of local emergency responders and medical facilities, and coordinate site visits and communicates changes as necessary
Responsible for site safety office and field planning and executing contractual obligations
Facilitate project meetings and present project Safety program progress, challenges, and objectives to Corporate Safety and project stakeholders
Execute worker compensation plan under direction of Safety Director
Manage development and determination of project specific safety goals and objectives; work with Project Management Team to determine best means of implementation and provide feedback as to success and challenges to the Director of Safety
Understand project scope of work and identify potential hazards and works with Project Management to recommend corrective action to prevent accidents and illness
Coordinate with subcontractors and general contractor onsite to plan tasks in a shared work area
Delegate Assistant Site Safety & Health Specialists and Staff Site Safety & Health Specialists workload
Provide feedback on performance, strengths, and weaknesses
Lead, conduct, validate, and document training on Safety & Health subjects as applicable to the work being conducted
Review near miss, property damage, environmental incidents and accident investigation reports
Recommend countermeasures as appropriate
Recommend solutions to Corporate Safety & Health regarding the Project Safety & Health Program challenges, objectives, and progress, ensuring high level of communication
Responsible for the completion of daily field Safety & Health Report forms, maintain all required safety records in an audit ready state and submit all documentation as required to Corporate Safety & Health
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management and 7 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required
OR Associate's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management, and 9 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required
OR High School Diploma/GED and 11 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required
Familiarity with Zero Injury techniques of Construction Industry Institute required
Experienced knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Construction and General Industry Regulations, as well as America National Standards Institution (ANSI), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Army Corps of Engineers (CoE), Engineers Manual 385-1 and National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards
Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be willing to work various schedules at the project site location
Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
Ability to present and teach safety concepts and classes
Valid driver's license required
Board of Certified Safety Professionals within 1 year required
OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course or OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course required
Company
AZCO
AZCO is an employee-owned, full service industrial constructor.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
AZCO has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (2)
2021 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-12-13Acquired
Leadership Team
John Trottier
President/CEO
Jenny Morrow
Sr. Vice President/General Counsel
Recent News
2025-07-18
2023-12-02
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