Safety Engineer

Safety Engineer

Department : Safety

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Chicago, IL

Reporting To : Mike Kalinowski

Compensation : $75,000 - $85,000 / year

Description

Come join W.E. O'Neil Construction Co. as a Safety Engineer . You will support the Safety & Risk Team with reviewing corporate safety and health standards and procedures in compliance with OSHA and company requirements.

Our Values and Culture

W.E. O'Neil is a nationally ranked construction industry leader that applies vision and innovation to today's design and build challenges. We turn top-tier technology and thoughtful leadership into trusted solutions for our clients. We Value People. We Build Dreams.

The heart of our brand is our exceptional team and the great relationships we've built since 1925. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are deeply invested in both our client's and employees' success. Our vibrant and collaborative culture drives us. We celebrate growth, achievement and personal milestones. Leadership is fully engaged and accessible. There's a synergy that's intrinsic to all we do. We're truly One Team.

General Description

This position will allow you to be a part of large construction projects to promote and ensure effective safety operations by conducting safety inspections, administering investigation training, communicating incident prevention, and achieving our safety goals. Support daily field operations, working directly with construction crews and subcontractors, ensuring that projects are completed on safely.

W. E. O'Neil Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Key Responsibilities

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop a zero-injury safety culture on each assigned project
• Conduct weekly documented jobsite safety inspections
• Identify project trends and execute proactive safety initiatives to eliminate incidents
• Assist with incident investigations on projects and act as a resource to our project teams
• Plan and coordinate an overall occupation safety and health program for employees.
• Identifies conditions which create hazards for workers, and the public.
• Works with project team to eliminate unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Coordinates and implements safety trainings and employee onboarding.
• Acts as a liaison between management and field employees on Health and Safety items.
• Assures compliance with Company safety policies and OSHA safety standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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