Civil Construction Safety Officer at Brewster Companies, Inc
Maryville, IL
About the Job
Brewster Companies, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in heavy civil and transportation construction. As a rapidly growing company, we are looking for employees with a strong work ethic and great personality to join our team.
The Construction Safety Officer will work closely with our owners, managers, and superintendents to ensure the highest standards of safety.
Job Qualifications:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Accreditation or willingness to work toward completion of these certifications.
- VALID OSHA Outreach card for the 30-hour Construction program.
- Authorization to conduct OSHA Construction Outreach and issue the 10/30 hour cards.
- Completed and authorized to conduct the PIT (Power Industrial Truck) training through the National Safety Council.
- Construction background/knowledge and Basic knowledge of safe work practices, OSHA reporting, and regulations.
- First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification.
Job Duties:
- Conduct daily safety and health inspections of employees and job sites.
- Create, manage, and maintain all company policies and procedures regarding safety and health.
- Manage and maintain organized safety documentation; including but not limited to, yearly OSHA 300 and 300A forms ensuring the 300A is correctly completed and posted.
- Create and facilitate the delivery of safety training.
- Proactively and analytically identify safety needs, training, and education.
- Identify field site safety hazards and compliance, taking necessary action to improve site safety.
- Recommend and implement improved safety procedures.
- Conduct incident investigations when needed.
- Manage ordering and inventory of PPE and ensure proper PPE is being worn.
- Mitigate all accidents and injuries by developing relationships with Midwest Occupational Medicine and having a strong understanding of lost time, recordable events, and worker's compensation.
- Conduct company safety and health misconduct program inspections and properly document them.
- Oversee the health and safety of subcontractors as appropriate.
Benefits:
- Company Paid Medical Insurance for full-time employees.
- Dental/Vision/Life Insurance available after one month.
- 401(k) with competitive company match.
- 7 Paid Holidays available upon hire.
- Paid Vacation accruals upon hire.
- Strong Family Culture – Family-Owned Business.
- Growth Opportunities – Promotions from within.
Brewster Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.