Safety Engineer - Tarlton Corporation

Tarlton Corporation has served as a St. Louis-based general contracting and construction management firm since 1946. We have built strong ties to the region, excellent working relationships with a wide-ranging list of established and new clients, a commitment to project and workforce diversity, and a carefully laid foundation to promote continued growth. Tarlton is a Women's Business Enterprise as certified by the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri and Women's Business Enterprise National Council.

Tarlton is a closely held, client-driven corporation employing an average of 300 people. Our organizational structure is relatively flat so clients and personnel can benefit from continual access to our executives, who take an active role in all Tarlton operations. Our range of preconstruction and construction services in the commercial, institutional, industrial, life sciences, healthcare and concrete markets is extensive. Tarlton works on projects diverse in scope and size, in both renovation and new construction. Our philosophy is simple: Take care of the client first and treat others as we would like to be treated. No project is too large or too small if it’s work a client wants completed.

MAJOR GOALS AND PURPOSE

As a Safety Engineer, you will provide support to the Project staff and the Tarlton Corporation safety team in an effort to execute corporate safety and health standards and procedures in compliance with Federal, State, and Local requirements. In addition to your project responsibilities, you shall participate in and complete all assignments designated to you. This will include but is not limited to, assisting in the development of a zero injury safety culture on each project, conducting regular documented Jobsite safety inspections, effectively communicating orientations for all new project workers, as needed, assisting with and reviewing subcontractor daily pre-task safety plans, actively promote and participate in daily stretch and flex program, identify project trends and execute proactive safety initiatives to eliminate incidents, support corporate goals and initiatives, emphasize and support proactive safety such as near miss/hazard reporting, coach and recognize workers for safe work methods, report all incidents in an effective and timely manner following established protocols and be a champion in motivating workers to perform their jobs safely! Your responsibilities will be all-encompassing for each project you will be dedicated to.

ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES

• Support safety policies, procedures, and activities under the direction of the Corporate Safety Director.
• Manage all safety aspects (from planning and start-up to close-out) of all in assigned division(s)/jobsite(s).
• Coach, develop and mentor project teams for safety planning on projects.
• Conduct and document regular job site inspections and assist team to resolve
• deficiencies found. Use this as the primary motivation tool to positively point out areas of merit and areas of needed improvement.
• Review, maintain, implement and enforce Tarlton Corporation Safety Program, Federal, state and local regulations and coordinate and manage Loss Control efforts as it pertains to safety and security on jobsites.
• Assist as in-house contact on all safety related issues from corporate policy making to construction methods/procedures and their effects/relationships to proper Loss
• Control procedures in assigned division(s)/jobsite(s).
• Perform medical case management through coordination with Corporate Safety Director. This includes initial first aid, initial clinical visits and initial reporting and incident investigation.
• Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports.
• Coordinate and interact with insurance carrier Loss Control Inspections on assigned project(s).
• Periodically review Pre-Task Safety Plans (PTSP’s) with project team and ensure communication down to each craft worker.
• Attend owner-initiated safety walk throughs and project meetings as necessary.
• Regular communications with Corporate Safety Director on status of assigned projects.
• Assist in corporate safety training development and serve as instructor for assigned areas of technical expertise.
• Regularly communicate with project teams and interact with owner/clients on assigned projects.
• Participate in professional industry organizations for personal, professional, and corporate development.
• Participate in the Safety Committee and chair assigned Subcommittee to proactively develop safety programs and initiatives to improve Tarlton’s overall safety program and culture.
• Assist, where assigned, to achieve the Safety Departments Business Plan Goals.
• Review subcontractor’s safety program and ensure the programs meet or exceed the project safety program requirements.
• Ensure that each subcontractor designates a safety representative that is properly trained in the subcontractor's scope of work and has the proper authority to correct safety issues for assigned projects.
• Assist project teams with daily, weekly, and monthly safety activities as needed.
• Various other duties that may be assigned by the company.

BEHAVIORAL TRAITS, ATTITUDES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Perceptive to foresee difficult areas of exposure.
• Investigative for cause determinations.
• Ability to communicate.
• Diplomacy with craft workers and management personnel to develop win-win resolutions to safety and health issues.
• Ability to take responsibility.
• Ability to make decision on practicability of solutions.

PREREQUISITES (Education/Experience)

• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Civil & Water/Wastewater experience a plus.
• At least three (3) to five (five) years of safety experience or a combination of education/multiple years’ experience in building construction, with a working knowledge of safety/environment principles and techniques.
• OSHA 30-hour construction accreditation.
• First Aid and CPR Certified.
• First Aid and CPR trainer is a plus.
• OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer is a plus.
• Computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft Office.

BENEFITS

• Great Company Culture!
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD
• Vacation and Sick Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Tarlton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.