Safety Engineer

Position Description :

The Safety Engineer is a resource for supporting the safety manager and project team in the successful completion of a construction project.

The safety engineer exercises judgment and discretion in making safety-related recommendations, implementing safety policies and procedures, and handling a wide variety of safety matters in the field and office.

This position assists the project team in planning, monitoring work activities and correcting unsafe acts or conditions.

Position Qualifications :

• A 4-year degree is preferred. Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested.
• Valid Driver’s License, required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Essential Duties :

• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders including Hensel Phelps staff, craft and trade partners.
• Knowledgeable of the company safety and health program, owner requirements and applicable regulatory standards which may include EM 385-1-1.
• Assist the project superintendent in the completion, maintenance and management of the accident prevention plan, safety management tool and crisis management plan.
• Participate in the six-step quality control / safety process including reviewing the activity hazard analyses and participating in follow-up inspections.
• Conduct project safety audits including project point files.
• Assist with OSHA inspections, as necessary.
• Assist with accidents and near miss events including investigations, injury management and claim reporting.
• Assist in monitoring Hensel Phelps and trade partner safety performance.
• Attend awareness and competent person level courses.
• Learn the construction process and various roles and responsibilities of all positions.

Benefits :

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP).

It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge.

As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance.

Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy.

Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies.

Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following :

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging / Security Clearances (if applicable)
30+ days ago