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Burns & McDonnell · 10 hours ago

Staff Corporate Safety & Health Specialist - Transmission & Distribution (Houston

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

3+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a company focused on Safety & Health programs, and they are seeking a Staff Corporate Safety & Health Specialist to oversee compliance and provide expertise in safety matters. The role involves executing safety initiatives, maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations, and conducting training and assessments to ensure a safe workplace.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Complete the planning and execution of corporate and project Safety & Health initiatives in order to ensure a safe, healthy, and incident-free workplace

Maintain compliance processes applicable to the Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Provide advice, guidance, and updates to Site Safety and Corporate management regarding Safety & Health issues and best practices

Document and verify that project Safety & Health walk-through assessments are completed, monitor Safety & Health requirements, and provide coaching for continuous improvement at the project site based upon Safety & Health assessment

Document and resolve safety items which require immediate correction

Develop and publish industry specific Safety & Health programs for individual Burns & McDonnell Global Practices

Report Safety & Health compliance information regarding OSHA logs, corporate policies, incident investigation, injury case management tool, and corporate facilitated training

Conduct on-site training when required for project specific Safety & Health subjects, and specific Safety & Health classes at corporate office level

Periodically visit site locations to verify that project specific training is compliant with contractual obligations for project personnel and subcontractors as is stated in the site-specific Safety & Health program

Advise and support Site Safety and Corporate personnel, as necessary in the completion of, near miss, property damage, environmental incidents and accident investigation reporting, and the implementation of corrective measures as appropriate

Lead communication process with all levels of the Project Management and Corporate Safety & Health team weekly

Quickly respond to questions and/or concerns related to Safety & Health issues

Respond to accidents and conduct accident investigations to determine cause and recommend corrective actions

Track and report progress to Corporate Safety & Health Management regarding the Project Safety & Health program progress

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Occupational HealthSafetyOSHA ComplianceHigh-voltage constructionSafety trainingSafety certificationsWindows proficiencyCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management and 3 years of experience in a construction field environment required

Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement

Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration Construction, OSHA General Industry, America National Standards Institution, National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, Engineers Manual 385-1 and National Electrical Code Standards

Proficient in Windows-based platform and basic computer skills

This position requires driving to various locations

Valid driver's license required

OSHA 10-hour Outreach Construction Course or OSHA 30-hour Outreach Construction Course required

Preferred

Previous experience in high-voltage construction projects, including overhead transmission and distribution, substation and underground projects is preferred

A Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) credential through the Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network (USOLN), or another relevant safety certification issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, is preferred

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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