Regional Safety Specialist

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General Responsibilities :

As the direct partner at the regional operations level, responsible for coordinating safety, health, and environmental programs. The Safety Specialist will work closely with the corporate safety team and offices within the region. Provide proactive support and guidance in support of Terracon's commitment to Incident and Injury Free work. The role ensures the consistent and excellent application of safety programs by championing safety leadership, providing safety subject matter expertise, supporting initiatives, and coordinating compliance with Terracon's overall safety policies. This role also ensures Terracon's compliance with the safety expectations of our clients.

Job Description

General Responsibilities :

As the direct partner at the regional operations level, responsible for coordinating safety, health, and environmental programs. The Safety Specialist will work closely with the corporate safety team and offices within the region. Provide proactive support and guidance in support of Terracon's commitment to Incident and Injury Free work. The role ensures the consistent and excellent application of safety programs by championing safety leadership, providing safety subject matter expertise, supporting initiatives, and coordinating compliance with Terracon's overall safety policies. This role also ensures Terracon's compliance with the safety expectations of our clients.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of safety policies, initiatives, and strategies at the regional level to align with Terracon's IIF culture, Strategic Plan, and Purpose, Vision, and Values.
• Ensure radiation safety and compliance by auditing monthly radiation safety inspections and audits with local Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs). Assist Corporate RSO with license amendment processing by collecting and organizing required submittals. Partner and provide feedback for improvement to the designated local office RSO. Periodically perform inspections with the Local RSO to provide mentoring, training, and assess opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and employees operate in a safe manner by auditing monthly office and lab safety inspections. Partner and provide feedback to the Lab and Operations Managers for continual safe work in Terracon facilities. Periodically perform inspections with the Local Safety Coordinator (LSC) to provide mentoring, training, and assess opportunities for improvement.
• Support IIF driving by monitoring, coaching, and reporting on regional driving practices and compliance. Ensure all drivers have valid driver's licenses, support managers with GeoTab coaching, and ensure vehicles meet safety & inspection requirements.
• Oversee regional commercial driver operations and DOT compliance including maintenance of valid driver's license & medical cards, DOT vehicle inspections, eLog oversight, and supporting drivers with DOT roadside inspections.
• Identify and analyze safety related key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of safety strategies and make data driven decisions. Provide advice and coaching to the Director of Regional Operations on the use of leading and lagging indicators to improve safety performance.
• Support regions by delivering safety training including monthly safety topics, nuclear gauge user, hands-on IIF driver, commercial driver compliance, processes & practices, equipment operations, and first aid & CPR.
• Track, audit, and provide oversight for new hire safety training and employee onboarding experience.
• Proactively review and address near miss reports. When necessary, follow up and spearhead corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Corporate safety team on incident corrective actions to ensure prompt and efficient completion by operations.
• Coordinate the activities of Local Safety Coordinators. Lead monthly safety discussions, audit responsibilities, mentor, and coach.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Visit project sites and laboratory operations to perform Safety Check Ins, Driver Safety Check Ins, provide training, and audit compliance with safety policies.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Required Certification :

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

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Full-time

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Management and Manufacturing

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Civil Engineering

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