Field Safety Specialist

Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. is looking for a Field Safety Specialist to work within our Maryland Region. This position works with the Superintendent and Project Manager to administer, direct, and implement compliance with Berkel corporate safety policy and to ensure the achievement of company standard operating practices and safety planning goals. Our Field Safety Specialists are responsible for overall safety procedures on multiple project sites within their regional sectors.Responsibilities:Create, communicate, enforce, and identify opportunities for improvements in Site Specific Safety ProgramMaintain all administrative tasks related to project specific safety binders and filing systemsCoordinate, schedule, and facilitate all subcontractors pre-construction safety planning meetings, acting as a resource for field operations with compliance on federal (OSHA) and state as well as local safety and health regulations including NFPA and JCAHO standardsReview all Site-Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis prior to mobilizationConduct regularly scheduled site evaluations, follow up and tracking of corrections and deficienciesPeriodically attend and monitor Tool Box Talks conducted by employees to assure documentation and qualityPerform root cause and accident investigation techniques in the event of a job site accident – including collection of Berkel safety standard incident reporting forms and documentation working closely with our Risk ManagerActive coordination with Risk Manager for identification of Claims trends and proactive risk management planningEnforce documentation from all staff on the proper training of their employees as related to their scope of workConduct training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other Safety related topicsJob Requirements:3 – 5 years of work experience in field of Construction Health and Safety Working knowledge of Federal and State safety and health regulations, as well as local building code issues for safety and healthOSHA Outreach Trainer for the Construction IndustryCHST preferredKnowledge of drilling operations and/or sheeting and shoring work preferredDemonstrated knowledge of construction best practicesDemonstrated experience in leading, motivating, and coaching a large employee baseStrong sense of urgency in completing documentation in a timely fashionMust be able to demonstrate incident/injury management skillsExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsStrong planning, problem solving, and troubleshooting skillsIndividual must be highly collaborative and demonstrate positive results in directing peopleDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to all levels of an organizationCapacity to coordinate efforts involving staff from different departments and external partnersExtensive travel. Travel demands may include, but are not limited to, traveling to various states for multiple projects (flights and driving), sitting in on a project as a full-time site safety supervisor, and traveling to other regions to assist other safety managersEOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)