Senior Environment Health Safety Specialist

Senior Safety Specialist

The Senior Safety Specialist provide essential safety oversight, training, and technical support for large-scale construction projects. Based in Southeast Omaha, this position will play a critical role in enforcing Health and Safety Plans while contributing to a positive safety culture throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide safety training and technical support, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety Plans on large-scale construction projects.
• Oversee site safety and enforce safety protocols, working closely with the on-site lead, construction managers, project management, and contractors to manage the construction effort.
• Conduct regular safety surveys to identify and evaluate non-compliance with safety and occupational standards.
• Evaluate safety management effectiveness, recommending measures to control hazards and ensure continuous improvement in safety practices.
• Prepare detailed reports, documenting circumstances, actions taken, and recommendations for improving the accident prevention program.
• Conduct follow-up surveys to assess the effectiveness of hazard control measures and management’s commitment to safety responsibilities.
• Perform safety oversight across multiple job sites, ensuring compliance with project-specific safety plans and EM 385-1-1 regulations.
• Develop and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project activities to mitigate risks and enhance safety performance.
• Investigate accidents, review accident reports, and implement strategies to prevent future incidents.
• Engage with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, regulatory agencies, and project staff, to communicate safety requirements and best practices.
• Attend preparatory meetings for construction activities and assess contractor safety plans and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for multiple projects.
• Provide real-time safety alerts to project officials regarding life safety issues that may require halting activities.
• Input daily safety reports into RMS and update project safety plans as needed.
• Develop and deliver safety training presentations, contributing to the continuous improvement of the safety program.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• 10+ years of experience in construction safety, occupational health, and safety engineering.
• Current OSHA 30-Hour certification.
• In-depth working knowledge of OSHA and EM 385-1-1 regulations.
• Experience identifying and mitigating health and safety hazards in construction environments, including areas like heavy machinery, excavation, electrical systems, crane rigging, heat stress, confined spaces, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to pass a HAZWOPER physical and wear respiratory protection when required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EM 385-1-1 40-hour training.
• CQM for Contractors certification.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certifications are a plus.