Prepare the Site-Specific Safety Plans and Activity Hazard Analysis for assigned Business Unit projects; Ensure compliance to all Safety Policies and adopted Standards; Ensure personal protective equipment meets applicable OSHA/EPA requirements and employees are trained on proper use; Conduct Safety Audits of assigned project sites ensuring work is being accomplished safely and occupational health is not compromised; Safety training of all personnel assigned to project; Conduct project safety inspections with follow-up inspections of any open items; Review Subcontractor safety qualifications and attend Pre-Construction Meetings; Creation and evaluating activity hazard reviews; Regulatory compliance with OSHA and Ameresco standards and conducts accident and incident investigations; Development and Implementation of Corrective Action Plans; Work with project supervision to create safety solutions to safety problems; Foster and maintains a positive safety culture for the project personnel; Maintain all safety certifications as required by contracts; Conduct quarterly safety meetings for Project Staff; Produce Safety Reports of activities performed; Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, co-workers, supervisors, and management; Lead Incident/accident Investigations; and Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
B.S. Degree in Occupational Safety & Health Engineering or similar Field
Minimum of 5+ years construction industry safety experience on similar projects
An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years with training for competent person status for at least the following 4 areas of competency: Excavation; Scaffolding; Fall protection; Hazardous energy; Confined space; Health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents; Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification EM385-1-1 40-Hr. Safety Certification
Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
Current First Aid & CPR Certification
NFPA 70 certification
Proficient with Microsoft Office and other basic computer skills
Must be organized, proactive and have proven experience in OSHA Compliance
Skillful communicator in both verbal and in written communication
Excellent writing skills with proper grammar
Ability to travel frequently
A great listener who can communicate professionally and in an open and positive approach.