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Classification:

Exempt

Reports to:

Director of Safety, Training & Loss Control

EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Safety managers help ensure that workplaces of all types, from factories to office buildings, are safe for employees. Their role is primarily one of prevention: stopping injuries and accidents before they happen, especially those that could lead to harm and illness. Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians must be able to solve problems to design and implement workplace processes and procedures that help protect workers from hazardous conditions. A minimum of an associate degree in occupational health and safety or pursue a certificate program. 5 to 10 years’ experience.

Essential Functions:

This position is a safety sensitive position.

Some Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists with safety audits for multiple company departments: Roofing, Roof Maintenance, Masonry/Caulking, Weld-Fab, Flooring/Concrete, plumbing, electrical and other divisions.

• Assists with improving the safety environment by teaching, advising, and revising work procedures.

• Performs follow-up inspections to verify corrections of safety infractions.

• Attends the various project safety meetings as required.

• Aids in the process of setting up projects by attending pre-construction meetings.

• Performs investigative research of close call incidents and possible means to eliminate or reduce the hazard.

• Assists in the distribution of weekly toolbox talks.

• Prepares JSAs or ASAs when requested by customers.

• Prepares job specific safety plans.

• Ensures proper PPE and other safety equipment is available for all employees.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Abides by all OSHA and Houck safety guidelines.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Help with prequalification paperwork for customers via various TPAs (Third Party Administrators).

• Provides support with W/C claims paperwork and respective follow-ups.

• Orders new safety equipment.

Competencies

• Detail oriented.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize.

• Ability to meet deadlines while being thorough and accurate.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to follow verbal and written communication instructions.

• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with all levels of staff and management.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while adapting to changing priorities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.

• Extensive knowledge of the internet, social media and PowerPoint.

• Problem Solving.

• Flexibility.

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

• Communication/People Skills.

• Building and construction standards and methods

• Correct tools to use and their functions

• Correct disposal methods

• Basic mathematical skills

• Public and personnel safety

• Proper equipment selection

• Control operations of equipment or systems

• Judgment and decision making, time management

Work Environment

This job operates in two environments. The first is a professional office and “open cubicle” environment. The use of computers, printers, telephones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines is required. The second is working on/in various construction sites, food production facilities, commercial business sites, commercial warehouse sites, religious facilities, and public/private educational facilities. Functions can take place indoors or outdoors, sometimes in high, precarious places with fumes and/or airborne particles. The standard jobsite environment has loud to very loud noise levels associated with various equipment, coworkers and phone conversations. Various jobsites are in high and/or cramped workspaces and work is performed around hazardous situations, materials and equipment.

Physical Demands

The described physical demands below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Keep or regain one’s body balance or to stay upright.

• Coordinate movements of two or more limbs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.

• Climb and/or balance yourself.

• Climb a ladder.

• Grip, handle and operate small tools.

• Excellent vision skills (with or without correction) are required.

• Work outdoors.

• Sit or stand for significant periods of time (4-8 hours).

• Typing on and looking at a computer.

• Talking on the phone/cellphone.

• Driving a vehicle.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has the authority to administer disciplinary actions for safety infractions.

Position Type

Full Time

Travel

Extensive travel throughout the day is expected for this position. A valid drivers’ license is required. A company vehicle is available.

Other Duties

This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities and responsibilities may change at any time.

Houck Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.