Travelling Safety Specialist

About Us

Discover your future at Forgen!

At Forgen, we are committed to building a strong team of amazing people. When you join our team, you open the door to unlimited growth potential and the support of professionals across the country who want to see you succeed. Today, we excel in complex geotechnical and environmental construction services that restore and strengthen our natural surroundings to protect people, communities, and the environment for generations to come. With employees supporting meaningful projects across the United States and Canada, our impact on future generations is only getting started. Whether you're looking to jumpstart your career in the environmental construction industry or a seasoned professional looking to fill one of our open management positions, we invite you to discover your future with Forgen.
Location:

Various Projects, as assigned

Employment Type:

Exempt, Full-Time

Manager Position:

Yes

Reports To:

Director of Safety or designee

Travel:

Up to 75%

Summary of Functions

The Forgen Safety Specialist supports the implementation and administration of the Forgen Safety and Health Program. Primary responsibility is to support selected projects across the company, including high-profile and/or high-demand projects where superior safety and health performance is critical. This role is fully engaged in Forgen's Incident and Injury Free (IIF) Commitment Journey. The Safety Specialist conducts, and coordinates site safety inspections/audits, reviews and develops project Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), attends on-site safety meetings with Forgen project management team, develops and conducts on-the-job trainings, and facilitates incident investigations. and conducts and coordinates project audits, develops project Health and Safety plans (HASPs), supervises, and supports Safety and Health Supervisors/Technicians on their projects, conducts training, and facilitates incident investigations. Responsible for communicating information, leading, coaching, and training all levels of employees in safety and health compliance, policies, and best practices. The Safety Manager conducts air sampling and monitoring, completes/reviews permits, executes related duties as required by the environment and contract, develops consistent best practices and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Embrace Forgen's Core Values in all aspects of the job.

Perform the roles and responsibilities for Safety Specialist as listed on the Accountability Chart.

Responsible for driving a safety culture which promotes Incident and Injury Free Performance.

Provide a day-to-day Safety and Health support that is effective and suitable to achieve Forgen objectives.

Provide regular, reliable data for the purposes of monitoring Safety and Health performance

Help create, improve, and comply with project Health and Safety Plan (HASP).

Ensure that Forgen Safety and Health requirements are widely and consistently understood and implemented.

Apply hazard identification and risk assessment processes at project sites and ensure implementation of appropriate control measures are taking place to reduce the risks to As Low As Reasonable Practical (ALARP).

Participate in the development and review process of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHAs).

Ensure all Safety Observations, inspections, training data, project specific information and incident reports are entered in Safety Mojo.

Promote Safety and Health awareness through conducting new hire orientation, safety training and participating in Incident and Injury Free (IIF) campaigns.

Conduct effective investigation of incidents and near misses, develop final reports and follow up corrective actions.

Participate fully and openly in all compliance assurance audits, inspections and project meetings.

Serve as a liaison between Forgen and client representatives.

Perform and document inspections i. e. , fire extinguisher, portable ladder, body harness etc.

Conduct weekly site walk throughs and provide updates.

Review project schedules on a weekly basis and communicate with the direct line of reporting about conditions and safety and health concerns about their project.

Perform air sampling, monitoring, data logging, calibrating instruments and basic IH tasks.

Follow up the certification, training, medical screening etc. expiration dates of project employees and schedule/advise in advance accordingly.

Identify the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs, order and issue PPE as required, and maintain adequate supplies to support Operations.

Identify third party training needs and notify Project team as well as the direct line of reporting.

Develop safety and health related training packages and ensure project personnel are trained as per the Training Matrix.

Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.

Experience/Education

Bachelors or advanced degree in a safety, engineering, construction or a related discipline.

A minimum of five plus years of experience managing safety programs in civil, environmental, or general construction companies or similar high-end safety program backgrounds, including oil refining and mining.

Valid Driver's License and ability to drive on behalf of company business.

The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. Company will provide additional training, as necessary.

40-Hour HAZWOPER Training

Competent Person Safety Training

8-Hour Supervisory Training

OSHA 500 Certification

30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training

EM385-1-1 related courses

First Aid and CPR

BCSP designation (e. g. , CSP, CHST, STS)

MSHA related courses

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.

Above average oral and written communication skills.

Highly proactive and responsive to internal and external customers.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and advise project leadership on complex issues.

Good problem-solving skills/decision-making skills.

Commitment to a safe work environment by understanding basic behavior-based safety programs and enforce company's safety policies.

Demonstrated ability to successfully influence outcomes and deliver results; strong communicator/collaborator across all levels.

Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems, keeping all appropriate parties aware of issues or risks.

Ability to read and understand project plans and specifications.

Capacity to handle pressure and make correct decisions under duress.

Be a team player and integrate into the project team as an equal and valuable member.

Ability to understand and be knowledgeable of project contract documents and requirements.

Physical Demands

The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual requirements of this position will vary.

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