Safety Specialist (Haskell, TX)

Overview

Haydon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and established in 1991 on a foundation of grit and long-lasting relationships. The company serves a wide scale of markets with its all-in-one construction solutions including : Building (Commercial), Heavy Civil, Preconstruction, Landscape and Building Information Modeling. Haydon's unique full-service structure for all major scopes of work enables clients to receive detailed expertise during preconstruction, minimized schedule risk during construction and the best overall value on projects. Haydon offers a full suite of premier modern construction solutions. This includes Earthscapes, a full-service landscaping division, H3D Solutions, a modeling and design subsidiary, and Omni Electric, an electrical and communication infrastructure construction services company. Whether it's the roads we drive on or the buildings we work, shop, learn, play and receive care in, Haydon is the one contractor that serves the entire spectrum of the construction industry – and it does so with heart. The company employs quality, passionate people, innovative technology, an open mind and a can-do attitude to construct projects that serve our entire community. For more information, please visit haydon.com.

Summary

The Safety Specialist ensures that all Haydon job sites remain focused on completing projects in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Educate operations teams on lessons learned in similar project types to mitigate future incidents
• Visit active project sites to assess ongoing work conditions to ensure compliance with established safety policies
• Work with project management teams and field workers to develop and implement solutions to safety related issues on project sites
• Conduct routine safety audits as at when due (bi-weekly reviews)
• Investigate accidents to find out their causes and develop lessons learned
• Inspect and / or monitor the daily operations of employees to make sure they follow safety policies and laws
• Address employees and trade partners who fail to comply with minimum safety standards

Competencies

Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Competent in required job skills and knowledge; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others

Qualifications

Education and / or Experience

Bachelors degree, or three to five years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations and safety programs. Thorough understanding of construction execution and risk. This position is expected to be self-starting and disciplined in managing deliverables. This position requires working with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. This position drives on behalf of the company.

Benefits at Haydon / Earthscapes

Worklife Balance

Professional Development

Teamwork / Camaraderie

Retirement Planning

EEO Statement

Haydon Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by appliable law.

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