Safety Engineer II

Overview

Join to apply for the Safety Engineer II role at Pepper Construction Group . Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm with offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio that serves the private sector. The company combines the resources of a national firm with the hands-on approach of a local company. The Site Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy environment on the assigned project, working with project management and field supervision to identify hazards and manage risk to prevent incidents and injuries.

Major Responsibilities

• New worker safety orientation : perform all orientations for all new workers on site; update and maintain the orientation presentation as conditions change on the jobsite
• Task Hazard Analyses (THA) : assist Pepper teams and trade partner teams with THAs; attend various crew THA meetings regularly
• Safety documentation : collect and file site safety plans, SDSs, THAs, toolbox talks, hot work permits, roof work permits; manage GPUP permits; crane lift plans, annual crane inspection, and operator cards
• Training and compliance : verify, collect and file training certifications; ensure compliance with OSHA, Pepper Construction, and client safety requirements
• High Risk Activities : ensure correct execution of confined space entry, hoisting operations, lockout / tagout, hot work, excavations, fall exposures, etc.
• Safety meetings and audits : facilitate safety pre-installation meetings; attend foreman's meetings and lead safety discussions; schedule and conduct project team safety audits and site audits; perform regular jobsite safety audits and document in SafetyNet or project-specific audit program
• Inspections and incident management : inspect fire extinguishers and coordinate recharging / replacing; complete incident reports and lead investigations with proper documentation
• Site logistics and liaison : plan safe access and exit routes; plan pedestrian traffic and public safety routes; act as safety liaison between Pepper and client representatives
• Documentation and software : enter all safety-related documents into Autodesk and other applicable online software; represent Pepper in safety-related client meetings

Requirements

Competencies

Compensation and Benefits

The target salary for this position is $92,000. Pepper Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401k match, student loan repayment benefit, paid time off for holidays, vacation, personal days, fully paid medical and parental leave, and mental health services.

Note : Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

Additional Information

For more information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com.

Employment type : Full-time; Seniority level : Mid-Senior level; Job function : Management and Manufacturing; Industries : Construction.

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