Health And Safety EngineerThe Health and Safety Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all health and safety policies and procedures are implemented and that safe practices are adopted. They help to plan, implement, monitor and review the protective and preventative measures that are in place to keep employees safe and work to minimize operational losses, occupational health problems, incidents and injuries.
This role will support safety oversight for marine and waterfront construction activities including barges, crane operations, pile driving, cofferdams, dredging, over-water work, and compliance with applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / EM 385 requirements.
Responsibilities include:
Communicating with project management staff and Director of Health and Safety to ensure field safety for all jobsites and facilities.
Supporting the Posillico Project Manager in the developing of and implementation of project health and safety program in accordance with Client expectations and Posillico policies and procedures.
Administering the Site Health and Safety Program and advising the Project Manager with regards to all matters of health and safety associated with the project.
Providing leadership for all safety personnel assigned to project.
Providing site specific orientation to Posillico and subcontractors working on project.
Leading the incident investigation on projects and conducting interviews of witnesses.
Coordinating investigation process with Project Manager, Corporate Office and Client.
Performing duties in accordance with Posillico Health and Safety Program Procedures, Posillico policies and procedures and the site-specific health and safety plans.
Assisting with implementation of HASP.
Conducting daily site assessments and inspections.
Reporting and documenting incidents and issues related to site safety.
Coordinating daily site wide tasks with Project Supervisor addressing safety concerns and resolutions.
Ensuring all training for site is accomplished and current.
Reviewing and assisting with preparation of AHA's.
Assisting in the implementation of the video surveillance safety program assisting in the review of findings and coordinating with the project teams to implement corrective measures as part of the project oversight.
Qualifications include:
OSHA-30 Construction Certification
Understand and apply US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 requirements.
5+ years' health and safety experience with health and safety compliance. Experience in the Construction industry required.
BA / BS degree in engineering, safety, health sciences a plus.
Able to demand, encourage, and motivate participation in the company's safety program.
Effective communicator; both oral and written.
The ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, clients, and agency inspectors.
The ability to develop and implement efficient and effective procedures.
A moderate level of IT skills with excel, word, and power point applications.
Patience and diplomacy; the position requires a collaborative approach.
HazWoper 40 preferred.
Reports to: Director of Health and Safety
Business Unit: Health and Safety
Location:
Queens, NY
Comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; FSA; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; 401(k); employee assistance program; and paid time off.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.
