Utility Construction Site Safety Specialist 24-00606

Job DescriptionJob Description

Utility Construction Site Safety Specialist
Location: Newton, MA. / Boston, MA
Job type and Duration: Contract to Hire

Our client is looking to hire a Safety and Health Specialist for their field team in Newton, MA.
The Field Safety Professional will work in the Newton / Boston area performing Site Safety checks, observations and guidance to contractors working on Electric Utility Transmission, Distribution and Substation construction projects.
Prefer candidates who have experience in the Electric Utility construction arena.
C.U.S.P. Certified Utility Safety Professional or CSP a plus.
OSHA.
5+ years Safety experience .
Company truck provided.
Per Diem for those who qualify.
40 plus hours per week and Overtime: Mondays-Saturdays.

General Info:
The Site Safety & Health Specialist will support the site project management team to deliver project specific Safety & Health programs at the field location. This position will enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe, healthy, and incident-free work site in a heavy construction environment.

• Monitor Safety & Health activities on field construction projects to verify operations are executed as planned and conducted in a safe manner.
• Execute Safety & Health Program deliverables as defined by the Corporate Safety & Health department by responding to questions and/or concerns related to site-specific safety and health compliance issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with applicable Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Investigate actions related to a work stoppage when circumstances could lead to an immediate danger to life and health on a project.
• Report safety and health concerns that have been resolved safely, and present the details and the personnel involved to the project management team.
• Present safety and health information to the Corporate Safety & Health team to ensure that the project safety program is being implemented effectively and required safety compliance has been documented.
• Responsible for written and verbal communication with client Safety & Health department regarding any site safety & health issues, coordination of preventative measures, and building working relationships with project staff and each Subcontractor Safety Representative to ensure proper compliance is consistently maintained.
• Conduct, monitor, and record project safety & health walk-through assessments with subcontractor safety personnel.
• Present all safety assessment findings to appropriate parties.
• Manage and document safety activities which require immediate correction and verify that these items are corrected in a timely manner.
• Prepare documents to be distributed relative to safety, including assisting Site Management with correspondence to heighten safety awareness, project safety, and health goals and ensure a safe and productive work environment is a priority among all project personnel.
• Review and complete, as necessary, near miss, property damage, environmental incidents, and Accident Investigation reports and recommend countermeasures as appropriate.

• Experienced knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Construction and General Industry Regulations.
• Electrical Code (NEC) Standards. Nice to have.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to work various schedules at the project site location.
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Valid driver's license Required
• OSHA 10-hour / OSHA 30-hour

ESPO Corporation
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of in our workforce .

Company DescriptionESPO Engineering, established in 1965, is a premier Technical Recruiting and Staffing firm.

ESPO employees may enjoy a full range of benefits from 401(k), Premium Health Insurance, Dental, , Direct Deposit, Vacation time and Holiday Pay. Apply now and see why so many professionals choose ESPO to help advance their careers.
View jobs: www.espocorp.com/jobsCompany DescriptionESPO Engineering, established in 1965, is a premier Technical Recruiting and Staffing firm. \r\n\r\nESPO employees may enjoy a full range of benefits from 401(k), Premium Health Insurance, Dental, , Direct Deposit, Vacation time and Holiday Pay. Apply now and see why so many professionals choose ESPO to help advance their careers. \r\nView jobs: www.espocorp.com/jobs