With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.
Ensure a safe and healthy environment on assigned project. The Site Safety Specialist is expected to work with people in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and coordinate efforts that focus on hazard and risk identification, avoidance and elimination. Prevention of incidents, accidents, injuries or losses is the primary responsibility of the Site Safety Specialist.
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 Analysis'
Assist our Pepper teams as well as our trade partner teams with conducting impactful THA'sAttend various crew THA meetings regularlyCollect and file all safety paperwork including :
Site specific safety plansSDS'sTHA'sToolbox talksHot work permitsRoof work permitsManage Ground Penetrating Underground Protection (GPUP) permitsCrane lift plans, annual crane inspection, operator cardsVerify, collect and file all training certificationsVerify compliance with OSHA, Pepper Construction and client safety requirementsEnsure High Risk Activities (confined space entry, hoisting operations, LO / TO, hot work, excavations, fall exposures, etc.) are being executed correctlyFacilitate and attend all safety preinstallation meetingsAttend foreman's meetings and lead safety discussionsSchedule project team safety audits and site auditsPerform regular, thorough jobsite safety audits and document in SafetyNet or other audit program required by the projectInspect fire extinguishers and facilitate extinguisher recharging / replacingComplete incident reportsLead incident investigations and complete appropriate documentationManage critical dig supervision and act as the competent observer when neededPlan safe access and exit routesPlan pedestrian traffic and public safety routesAct as the safety liaison between Pepper and client representativesEnter all safety related documents into Autodesk and other applicable online softwareRepresent Pepper Construction in all safety related meetings with client representativesREQUIREMENTS :
The Site Safety Specialist shall have no other duties than safety related tasksOne of the following :
Degreed safety professional with at least 5 years of safety related tasks in the construction industryCertified Safety Professional as recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals with at least 2 years of construction experienceHas completed the OSHA 30 hour course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and must have performed full time safety responsibilities for at least 10 years in the construction industrySuccessfully complete the OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 courses within 1 year of hire date.COMPETENCIES
Results OrientedBuilding RelationshipsCritical Thinking and Decision MakingTechnical / Functional ExpertiseMotivating OthersGood communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office
ExcelWordPowerpointThe target salary for this position is $92,000. We consider many factors when determining actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.
Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.
For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com .
Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Please note : Pepper does not sponsor work visas.