Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist is responsible for but not limited to planning and monitoring company-wide safety and compliance programs. The position also assists in the administration of company-wide safety initiatives to maintain a safe work environment.

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating 1946 the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation mineral and aggregate mining and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet over 500 employees and experience working in 11 states we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

MasTecs Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers power generation facilities manufacturing plants; solar wind and thermal energy plants; buildings and infrastructure.

• Conduct periodic job site safety audits to identify document and recommend resolution of hazardous and potential hazardous conditions; follow through to insure corrective actions have been made.
• Coordinate with the Companys Safety Manager to oversee the implementation of post-accident investigations and including root cause analyses and follow-up activities and training as appropriate.
• Coordinates required OSHA / MSHA training to include orientation training OSHA 10 / 30 annual refresher and first aid and CPR.
• Facilitate periodic safety meetings at project sites.
• Monitor regulatory activity in OSHA / MSHA for changes requiring training or recordkeeping modifications in the company processes.
• Serve as company team leader during OSHA / MSHA inspections for follow-up activities resulting from such inspections and for developing and implementing any procedural changes as a result of such inspections.
• Serve as the escalation point for regulatory or procedural questions regarding OSHA / MSHA requirements and related company policy and procedures for all company employees.
• Subscribe to and monitor appropriate on-line services or resources for general OSHA / MSHA issues best practices and company specific metrics and prepare routine reports to affected company personnel on findings.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisors direction.

• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must have excellent time management abilities.
• Ability to read and process documents such as contracts and bid documents statistical reports operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to produce routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with general management customers vendors visitors or employees of organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal correspondence.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in accordance to urgency.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or construction/mining related safety experience.
• Experience with all federal state and company regulations.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have and maintain a valid state issued Drivers License with driving record that meets Saiias risk management guidelines.
• OSHA 501 or MSHA Authorized Instructor Part 46 and Part 48 preferred.
• Authorized Instructor Basic First Aid and CPT Training preferred.

Work Environment

• Works in a Field office / Job sites and/or field activities
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field hot and cold.
• May be exposed to chemicals refuse and dirt from jobsites.
• Moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines tools and trucks.

Whats in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse domestic partner and children
• Diabetes Management Telehealth Coverage Prescription Drug Plan Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance accident critical illness hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process contact Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Companys policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin age disability genetic information military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTecs policy to comply with all applicable state federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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