Construction Safety Advisor (Field Based) at Environmental Resources Management Inc in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

ERM is hiring a Construction Safety Advisor for a key data center construction project in New Albany, OH.  In this critical role, you will be responsible for establishing, implementing, managing, and continuously improving the safety programs for several ongoing construction projects. The Construction Safety Advisor will have broad knowledge of Safety compliance programs and, where required, Safety specialty areas.  This is a tactical role for site-wide Safety systems, Safety regulations, and best practices. This is a full-time (40 hours), fixed-term position for a duration of one year, renewable.

RESPONBILITIES:

• Champion a strong safety culture across the site and maximize personnel involvement in Safety related activities.




• Provide timely, high quality Safety technical support.




• Carry out regular workplace inspections to monitor compliance with site rules, procedures, etc.




• Coordinate the completion of job safety analyses, risk assessments. And pre-task plans




• Prepare and submit local, State, and internal reports as needed.




• Review and track investigations of injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, non-injury accidents and near-misses to ensure that they are effective, and that they identify and resolve root causes. Lead investigations into serious adverse events. Monitor and analyze Safety performance and initiate action to support or correct trends.




• Coordinate local business continuity, emergency response, and crisis management plans. Develop and test the plans.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related degree is preferred.




• Minimum 3 years’ experience with H&S in the construction industry, preferably with data center construction or large projects. CHST certification a plus.




• Knowledge of construction project management software tools (i.e. ProCore, eBuilder, SmartTagIt, etc.) is a plus.




• Proficient with the management of high-risk activities including electrical safety, excavation, fall protection, material handling, and crane operations.




• Experienced in communicating and problem solving as a team with sub-contractors is required.




• A background and knowledge working with specific trades such as electricians, ironworkers, pipefitters etc. is a plus.




• Understanding of the complexities of multi-employer worksites.




• Experienced trainer on construction safety topics and comfortable working with a wide variety of trades.




• Demonstrated experience conducting construction site safety audits and inspections.




• Experience conducting incident investigations and can follow reporting processes.




• Excellent written and verbal communicator who understands the importance of timely communications and reporting.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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