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Safety Engineer IIPepper Construction • Des Plaines, IL, United States
Safety Engineer II

Safety Engineer II

Pepper Construction • Des Plaines, IL, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

Ensure a safe and healthy environment on assigned project. The Site Safety Specialist is expected to work with people in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and coordinate efforts that focus on hazard and risk identification, avoidance and elimination. Prevention of incidents, accidents, injuries or losses is the primary responsibility of the Site Safety Specialist.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • New worker safety orientation

Perform all orientations for all new workers on site

  • Update and maintain the orientation presentation as conditions change on the jobsite
  • Task Hazard Analysis'
  • Assist our Pepper teams as well as our trade partner teams with conducting impactful THA's

  • Attend various crew THA meetings regularly
  • Collect and file all safety paperwork including :
  • Site specific safety plans

  • SDS's
  • THA's
  • Toolbox talks
  • Hot work permits
  • Roof work permits
  • Manage Ground Penetrating Underground Protection (GPUP) permits
  • Crane lift plans, annual crane inspection, operator cards
  • Verify, collect and file all training certifications
  • Verify compliance with OSHA, Pepper Construction and client safety requirements
  • Ensure High Risk Activities (confined space entry, hoisting operations, LO / TO, hot work, excavations, fall exposures, etc.) are being executed correctly
  • Facilitate and attend all safety preinstallation meetings
  • Attend foreman's meetings and lead safety discussions
  • Schedule project team safety audits and site audits
  • Perform regular, thorough jobsite safety audits and document in SafetyNet or other audit program required by the project
  • Inspect fire extinguishers and facilitate extinguisher recharging / replacing
  • Complete incident reports
  • Lead incident investigations and complete appropriate documentation
  • Manage critical dig supervision and act as the competent observer when needed
  • Plan safe access and exit routes
  • Plan pedestrian traffic and public safety routes
  • Act as the safety liaison between Pepper and client representatives
  • Enter all safety related documents into Autodesk and other applicable online software
  • Represent Pepper Construction in all safety related meetings with client representatives
  • REQUIREMENTS :

  • The Site Safety Specialist shall have no other duties than safety related tasks
  • One of the following :
  • Degreed safety professional with at least 5 years of safety related tasks in the construction industry

  • Certified Safety Professional as recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals with at least 2 years of construction experience
  • Has completed the OSHA 30 hour course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and must have performed full time safety responsibilities for at least 10 years in the construction industry
  • Successfully complete the OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 courses within 1 year of hire date.
  • COMPETENCIES

  • Results Oriented
  • Building Relationships
  • Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  • Technical / Functional Expertise
  • Motivating Others
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Excel

  • Word
  • Powerpoint
  • The target salary for this position is $92,000. We consider many factors when determining actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

    Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

    For additional information, visit .

    Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

    Please note : Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

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