Safety Specialist - R. C. Stevens Construction Company

R.C.StevensConstructionCompany is the Southeast’s construction industry leader in industrial process with specialization in food/beverage, manufacturing, healthcare, and growing government markets. Incorporating our core values of quality, innovation, and integrity in all we do, we provide design-build services, general contracting and construction management to our clients and partners. R. C. Stevens is a Cianbro Company. Cianbro is one of the highest-ranked contractors in the United States and is one of the largest open-shop, 100% employee-owned construction companies.

We are seeking a Safety Specialistin the Orlando, Florida area who will be providing services related to safety, health, work methods and training. This will include extensive field visits with team members, identifying areas requiring training, and conducting on-the-job training if/when needed. The ideal candidate will be dependable, trustworthy, detail oriented, excelling in identifying problems and creating solutions, is adept at taking action and resolving conflict, is able to influence areas of the organization that are not direct reports nor within their immediate department, and have the discipline to work independently, as well as work collaboratively with the R. C. Stevens team members and clients.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively observe and provide feedback around the crew's work to eliminate at-risk behavior, identify safety issues and help ensure corrective actions are taken
• Perform injury management including minor first aid, incident root cause investigation and reporting, return to work as needed
• Conduct daily inspections of job sites actively observing and providing feedback around the crew's work, tools, and equipment to eliminate hazards and identify at-risk behavior; advise on and help ensure corrective actions are taken
• Take an active role in the planning of upcoming work on the site to help the team identify potential safety issues and solutions
• Assist with developing, conducting, and documenting the job site safety orientations for all new team members, subcontractors, and other appropriate vendors, visitors, etc.
• Establish emergency planning with project management, including identifying and arranging local emergency and healthcare services, identifying warning signals, evacuation assembly points, and escape routes
• Develop and set up systems to ensure proper handling of all Hazardous Material Including proper use, storage, shipment, spill control and cleanup, and disposal
• Ensure compliance with all Safety or Environmental requirements per state and federal regulations
• Perform periodic industrial hygiene and environmental sampling

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, safety field preferred
• Two or more years of experience in workplace safety in the construction industry (Industrial and/or Commercial) is preferred
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are essential
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• CHST, OHST, STS, CSP, EMT certifications a plus
• The role requires the ability to travel, including taking commercial flights, for development opportunities, and visits to construction jobsites
• Drug-Free Workplace Program / Background Checks required
• A valid state driver’s license and driving history that meets company standards is required

R. C. Stevens is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status.