Safety Engineer

Safety Engineer

What we are looking for:

Aldridge is seeking anSafety Engineer to join our dynamic and energetic team in St Louis MO.

The Safety Professional serves in a dual role; where the initial objective is to operate in a consultative capacity by providing expert support guidance and motivation to operations management and employees at all addition along with management the Safety Professional at AE is expected to be a hands on partner in delivering various safety initiatives and programs specifically to develop a safety culture supporting the goal and daily mission of Incident and Injury Free (Nobody Gets Hurt) in the course of any work performed by AE. Your role at Aldridge will be to champion the Incident & Injury Free culture. Lead and coordinate safety initiatives and related programs for a geographic region. Drive communication planning implementation supervision and measurement in compliance with corporate safety standards and procedures OSHA and other federal and state regulations.

What youll do:

• Champion the organizations IIF culture and strengthen defenses to control exposure while integrating human performance principles
• Administer and provide recommendations for the safety management system to Divisional and Regional Operations ensuring adherence to rules and policies
• Conduct regular safety training sessions and toolbox talks with crews at job sites
• Facilitate safety orientations for new employees across various disciplines within the organization
• Perform job site inspections and observations to identify unsafe conditions and practices documenting findings in the LMS and reporting them to management
• Coordinate supplemental inspections when introducing new processes equipment or recognizing hazards
• Assist in developing project safety preplans and hazard analyses in collaboration with managers supervisors and foremen for new jobs
• Verify the timely completion of corrective actions for identified hazards
• Assist in investigating injuries and illnesses to determine root causes and recommend preventive measures
• Ensure compliance with the Hazard Communication Program Emergency Action Plan Fire Prevention Plan Confined Space Entry Program and other OSHA-required programs
• Maintain sufficient First Aid supplies and fire extinguishers in company vehicles and local offices
• Serve as a liaison between the company and general and subcontractors
• Lead initiatives to improve safety culture focusing on reducing injury rates and enhancing morale
• Manage PPE order forms and stock levels

Who you are:

• Bachelors degree in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline (e.g. OS&H Management Human Factors Construction)
• Preferred qualifications include 1-3 years of direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines though relevant internship experience or education will also be considered; on-the-job experience professional certifications and a degree in Safety & Health may substitute for the required experience
• Knowledge of construction safety practices and current Federal and OSHA regulations.
• Excels at time management and prioritization consistently meeting deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Possesses a strong sense of responsibility and accountability for assigned tasks and projects
• The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications
• Willingness and ability to travel to job sites as this position may operate on a travel rotation of 11-3

Who we are:

At Aldridge we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety innovation and execution.

Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2000 industry experts dedicated to our vision we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.

Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events open-door policies and visible executive presence we foster an environment where everyone can thrive innovate and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!

What we offer:

The annual base pay for this role is between $70000.00 - 90000.00. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors including: location work experience education training transferable skills business needs and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Protection
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above including temporary assignments training assignments and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit hire train and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race color national origin age religion disability status gender sexual orientation gender identity genetic information veteran status marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

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