In PersonLess than 5% travel; field work at construction sites makes up about 80% of the time.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
About the job
Requirements
The candidate must be working toward a bachelor's degree in Health and Safety or a similar field.
The candidate must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver's license before employment.
The candidate must have reliable transportation to and from the project office or site.
Responsibilities
Assist with implementation of the Project Specific HSE Plan, safe work practices, work plans, and job hazard analyses.
Maintain working knowledge of the company's health, safety, and environmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform at least one health, safety, and environmental work site inspection per week and conduct project-specific inspections with documentation.
Assist with providing project personnel information about applicable regulatory requirements and monitoring personal protective equipment requirements.
Assist with worker orientations and project training.
Assist with implementing and monitoring the Task Hazard Analysis Program, including conducting observations and Task Hazard Analysis audits.
Assist with developing and communicating statistical health, safety, and environmental information.
Report health, safety, and environmental infractions and monitor and document required corrective measures.
Assist with investigating and documenting health, safety, and environmental incidents.
Assist with reviewing health, safety, and environmental reports for accuracy and completeness.
Assist with preparing, implementing, reviewing, and communicating project-specific emergency procedures.
Attend project- or department-specific meetings.
Assist with implementing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental program compliance and effectiveness.
Work primarily in the field at heavy civil and highway construction sites, with time in the office assisting with computer work and training.
Travel less than 5%; visits to other projects and locations may be available depending on need and availability.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of health and safety regulations, preferably in construction.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Job Description
Summary/Objective
An integral team member who collaborates on the management and execution of a project safely and profitably.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assist with the implementation of the Project Specific HSE Plan.
Assist with the implementation of safe work practices, work plans, and job hazard analyses.
Have a working knowledge of Superior’s HSE policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform one HSE work site inspection per week, at a minimum.
Assist with providing information to project personnel regarding applicable regulatory requirements.
Assist with monitoring the use of personal protective equipment requirements.
Assist with worker orientations.
Assist with implementation and monitoring of the Task Hazard Analysis Program (THA).
Assist with the development and communication of statistical HSE information.
Conduct project-specific inspections complete with documentation.
Report health, safety, and environmental infractions.
Monitor and document the implementation of required corrective measures.
Assist with the investigation and documentation of health, safety, and environmental incidents.
Assist with the review of HSE reports for accuracy and completeness.
Assist with the preparation, implementation, review, and communication of project-specific emergency procedures.
Attend project or department-specific meetings.
Conduct Observations and THA audits.
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of HSE program compliance and effectiveness.
Assist with Project Training.
Demonstrate commitment to the Superior HSE policies and goal for zero incidents.
Competencies
Positive attitude towards learning and professional development
Ethical conduct
Strong organizational and planning abilities
Teamwork orientated
Supervisory Requirements
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
Employee will be working on heavy civil and highway construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Time in the field is essential and will make up 80% of the intern’s time with the other 20% spent in the office performing computer work along with assisting with training.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time nonexempt position.
Travel
The role requires less than 5% travel. May be opportunities to visit other projects and locations, dependent upon availability and need.
Required Education and Experience
Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety or similar.
Preferred Education
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations (construction preferred but not required)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license before employment.
Must have reliable transportation to and from the project office or site.
OUR MISSION AND VISION
We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.
To be America’s preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper.
Our Core Values:
Family
Safety
Integrity
Innovation
Commitment
Empowerment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Upon hire, you will be provided with a copy of your specific job description. Please note job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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