The Spear Group · 1 day ago
Safety Specialist
Montgomeryville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expThe Spear Group has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced construction safety professional with pharma manufacturing or general manufacturing site capital project construction experience. This role involves supporting pharma manufacturing clients with capital project work, focusing on incident investigations and promoting a culture of safety.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Amie Seegers
Responsibilities
Assist with coordinating site safety activities and incident investigations with Global Engineering Solutions (GES) project managers
Lead JSA/SPA program on each of the projects at the site, & review permitting processes on projects
Liaison to the site GSE, Health, Safety and Environment Department as necessary
Formulation & administration of Zero Harm Safety Program. (Safety Observation Reports (SOR), Near Miss, First Aid Reporting) at the site
Monitor and participate in weekly Site Safety meetings for each project
Conduct thorough investigations of safety incidents
Interview witnesses, gather evidence, and document all relevant information
Analyze incident reports, photographs, and other supporting materials
Determine the root causes and contributing factors of incidents
Document investigation findings accurately and objectively
Provide a clear and concise summary of the incident, including timelines and sequence of events
Identify the underlying causes and factors that contributed to the incident
Include recommendations for preventive measures and corrective actions to ensure compliance with Enablon SN09 and GES Incident Investigation and Reporting Requirements
Timely reporting and timely incident investigation resolution. Ensure that all corrective actions are closed out by target dates
Review injury/incident reports for completeness
Ensure applicable company and regulatory HSE requirements are being met
Oversee safety incentive program for each project
Collaborate with stakeholders
Work closely with project managers, EPCMs, safety officers, and site supervisors during incident investigations
Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures
Coach and mentor safety team members with varying degrees of experience
Weekly documented job site safety inspections
Participate in safety reviews at pre-bid and pre-award meetings
Review Logistics plans for each project for completeness and safety
Be a mentor for all project team members on safety. Work with the contractor management and supervisors to raise their safety awareness and hazard recognition
Participate and collaborate in developing Project Execution plans and SHE plans for new projects
Participate and maintain positive and effective Union Leadership relations
Participate in Tier meetings
Reporting of Leading/Lagging indicators as well as KPIs for site projects
Ensure contractors adhere to Merck and OSHA standards
Support and participate in onboarding processes including site orientation, training, pre/post bid alignment and safety culture
Oversee high-risk work and cut sheet programs
Coordinate weekly site project safety walks and monitor CAPA closures
Oversee and participate in Management of Change
Participate in Peer Audits
Perform Contractor Evaluation Reviews
Support and promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Qualification
Required
Experience coaching and counseling and mentoring on safety and hazard recognition
Critical Thinking – Ability to identify hazards in the field and anticipate potential changes that could lead to increased risks
Ability to manage change safely
Ability to present owners' / stakeholders' safety expectations at pre-bid and bid meetings
Ability to promote and maintain a positive safety culture
Understanding of OSHA and/or State/Local safety regulations
Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels from upper leadership to field level
Computer proficiency i.e. Microsoft Office, Excel
Data analysis
Root Cause and CAPA development and mitigation
Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Skills
Proven organizational skills
Promote a “Zero Harm” environment
5-7 years of Construction Safety Management Experience
4-year Degree or demonstrated progressive work experience
Training & Experience leading incident investigations
Time management and ability to manage deadlines on multiple projects
Demonstrated people leader experience
OSHA 510 required; OSHA 500 strongly recommended
Proven history of developing and maintaining positive relations with owner's site leadership, project management, construction management companies, workforce, and labor leadership
Preferred
Experience in Pharma industry preferred, but not required
Experience or familiarity with Qualification and Commissioning recommended
Benefits
Corporate Benefits
Company
The Spear Group
The Spear Group is a provider of quality, experienced project controls, owners representation and project management services.
201-500 employees
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