We are seeking a HSE Specialist for assignment in Omaha, Nebraska. The selected candidate will be responsible for the enforcement of Health and Safety Plans and for providing safety oversight and support for large-scale construction projects at Offutt Air Force Base.
Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
** This position requires a current OSHA 30-Hour and Construction experience **
- Work with our on-site lead, construction managers, project management and contractors to manage the overall construction effort
- Conduct safety surveys at a variety of workplaces to identify and evaluate non-compliance with safety and occupational standards
- Evaluate safety management effectiveness and recommends to management measures to control hazards and potential hazards
- Prepare reports and analysis of circumstances, actions taken and recommendations made for modifications in the accident prevention program
- Provide feedback information concerning the effectiveness of the control measures to management with recommended modifications, indicated by the analyses
- Conduct follow-up surveys to evaluate management effectiveness in controlling hazards and to assure management recognizes its responsibility and role in the program
- Perform safety oversight for multiple job sites ensuring requirements of the Area/Resident Office’s Safety Plan are followed and implemented as well as all pertinent provisions of EM 385-1-1
- Review and/or develop Job Hazard Analysis for project activities
- Investigate accidents and reviews accident reports to ascertain facts and identify contributing causes in order to prevent reoccurrence
- Devise mechanisms to reduce the degree of hazard where it is not possible to eliminate the hazards
- Communicate with multiple parties including USACE staff, contractors, subcontractors, regulating agency staff and others as needed to gather and relay requirements as necessary
- Attend construction activity preparatory meetings
- Review and assess contractor safety plans and activity hazard analysis (AHA) for multiple projects
- Alert USACE and client officials immediately of life safety issues that may require halting of activities
- Input safety reports into RMS daily reports
- Revise and update the Area/Resident Office's Safety Plan
- Develop safety training presentations and guidance as requested
- Background in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
- A valid Drivers License
- 10+ years of experience in Construction and Occupational Health and Safety
- A current OSHA 30-Hour
- Working knowledge of OSHA and EM 385-1-1 regulations
- Working knowledge of health and safety hazards associated with various environmental and construction-related activities, such as working around heavy machinery; excavation and trenching; electrical and mechanical systems; tools; crane rigging/lifting; heat stress; confined spaces; elevated work; hazardous and toxic contaminants; flammable and combustible materials; demolitions; hot work; etc.
- Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be able to wear respiratory protection
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