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Safety Specialist

RK
Denver, Colorado
Full-time

Description

RK Company Overview

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services.

Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration.

Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality.

Position and Responsibilities Overview

Instill the RK safety culture into all employees. Analyze different types of work environments and procedures. Inspect workplaces for adherence to local, state, and federal regulations concerning safety, health, and environment.

As needed design programs to eliminate hazards regarding workplace injuries and damage to the environment.

  • Identify hazards in the workplace and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.
  • Take necessary steps to promote safety and health on job sites.
  • Conduct continual safety inspections on assigned projects.
  • Recommends installations of safety guards, safe working practices and use of personal safety equipment.
  • Perform substance abuse testing, as requested.
  • Present Health & Safety presentation at new hire orientation.
  • Investigate all accidents and incidents to identify their causes and to determine how they might be prevented.
  • Conduct training on a variety of topics including but not limited to fall protection, emergency response and etc.
  • Ability to confront people who are not working safely.
  • Develop new safety standards as required.
  • Claims management and clinic visits, as required.
  • Develop independent site specific training plans.
  • Assist subcontractors and vendors for compliance on projects.

Qualifications

  • Indirect supervision.
  • Applies diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments.
  • College / University graduate with 1-3 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.

Company Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family.
  • Generous 401(k) plan with immediate company match 100% vested.
  • Dental and vision insurance for your well-being.
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year.
  • Company provided life insurance and AD&D with options for supplemental buy-ups.
  • Enjoy paid time off and holidays.
  • Get paid weekly for your convenience.

In-house Programs

  • Elevate your skills with career development training at RK University.
  • Unlock discounts on essential products and services like phones, internet and work apparel.
  • Participate in fun company and team-building events.
  • Make a difference with volunteering opportunities.

Partnership Programs

  • Access confidential counseling for personal issues and financial advice.
  • Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, including amusement park tickets and restaurant specials.

Safety is Our Top Priority

  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
  • RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation, shop specific orientation, CPR / First Aid / AED / Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 10.

Minimum Physical Requirements

  • Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
  • Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and / or other adverse locations.
  • Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
  • Work in all types of weather.
  • Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
  • Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and / or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Why RK is a Great Place to Work

At RK, we take immense pride in our diverse business units, each specializing in delivering exceptional projects, products and services to our customers.

What sets us apart is our unique ability to integrate these services, providing comprehensive solutions and offering our employees ample opportunities for growth and learning across different businesses.

  • RK Mechanical : commercial and industrial plumbing, mechanical, process and HVAC contracting.
  • RK Steel : custom fabrication and manufacturing of structural steel and miscellaneous metals for various industries.
  • RK Electrical : commercial and industrial electrical contracting and service.
  • RK Water : groundwater dewatering and remediation, facilities water treatment and custom fabrication.
  • RK Service : commercial and industrial building and maintenance services.
  • RK Energy : custom fabrication for various industries requiring ASME and modular skidded solutions.
  • RK Mission Critical : design and manufacturing for off-site constructed modular solutions.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards for our outstanding performance and contributions, including high rankings in various categories from the Denver Business Journal and ABC’s Top Performers by Market, illustrating our broad expertise.

We’ve been consistently recognized as a top private company and a leading employer by ColoradoBiz Magazine, and we're proud of our long-standing position as number one in the Top 50 Family-Owned Companies since 2011.

Our strong commitment to safety, wellness and employee development has earned us prestigious accolades :

  • ABC Step Awards
  • ACCA Award Member
  • AGC Safety Utah
  • American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Award
  • Wellness Workdays and Harvard Medical School Best Wellness Employer Certification
  • Colorado Workforce Development Council Excellence in Apprenticeship Award
  • Business Experiential Learning Commission Colorado Apprentice Award

In addition to our engagement with the community, we have been acknowledged in :

  • Denver Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy rankings
  • Named among The Civic 50 Colorado as one of the most community-minded companies

Each of our business units has its own impressive list of awards and recognitions, such as :

  • Engineering News Record Top 20 Firms in Steel Erection
  • ABC Excellence in Construction Awards
  • AGC Awards for Construction Excellence
  • Xcel Energy Top Trade Partner in Energy Efficiency
  • USGBC LEED Program Member
  • IECRM Annual Summit Awards
  • MFG MagazineColorado Manufacturing Awards
  • 30+ days ago
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