Safety & Health Specialist III

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The position is responsible for supporting in the administration of the Company’s Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned location, covering job sites in TN, LA and AR, in a manner consistent with the code of conduct. This particular role travels approximately 5-7 overnights monthly, and has an office in Rayne, Louisiana with 1 day a week in office minimum.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Support with Company team members, owner representatives, regulatory agencies, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.
• Promote engagement with the company safety program and local incident prevention efforts to foster involvement and reduce at risk behaviors.
• Assist in the implementation of safety related programs to ensure strategic goals are met.
• Perform and document inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees.
• Assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to improve knowledge and understanding of hazards and risks relative to work performed.
• Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to assist in ensuring compliance and protecting Company interests. 
• Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures.
• Assist in the investigation and communication of near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.
• Perform periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field preferred

Work Experience

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in construction or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations
• Clean driving record. Must be able to drive company vehicles.
• Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills 
• Strong organizational, follow through and time management skills
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond swiftly
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
• Motivated self-starter
• Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position travels to constructions sites and must be able to walk on uneven ground in all weather conditions, wearing required PPE including lace-up steel toe boots, helmet with chin strap, gloves, respirators, etc.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to work at height, in enclosed or confined spaces and climb stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Subject to outside working conditions. 

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Valid state issued driver’s license required
• Travel required 

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.  That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

 

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.  Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

 

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

 

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range: 

$72,355.00 - $108,534.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.  ​

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