Project Safety Assistant – 25-26 College Recruiting (Dallas) Job at Turner Const

Overview

Project Safety Assistant – 25-26 College Recruiting (Dallas)

Position Description: Assist with enforcement and adherence of company, Environmental Health & Safety, and risk management policies and procedures on construction projects. Support identification, elimination, and control of hazardous conditions on project that may lead to injury and/or property damage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with providing training for safe work practices, implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Every Day), project safety programs and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs, policies, and procedures for construction project and Trade employees.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contract requirements.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractors training as per OSHA standards.
• Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
• Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) in alignment with company and project owner requirements.
• Assist with coordination of preconstruction meetings with supervisor.
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees; administer and record participation.
• Assist with gathering Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project contractors based on contractual requirements.
• Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., PTPs, JHAs, training records, tool box meetings, OSHA 300 log, Material data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
• Assist with conducting Safety meetings, record and issue meeting minutes as directed by supervisor.
• Assist with maintaining log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings held with their staff and provide summary report to supervisor.
• Assist with conducting project site safety audits and work area inspections, develop inspection summary including recommendations for corrective action per company policy, and work with supervisor to issue reports of violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate resolution.
• Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited degree program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Familiar with Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations.
• Familiar with general construction operations.
• Ability to identify safety related exposures and propose corrective actions.
• Demonstrate elements of leadership from within, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments.
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work in a non-structured environment and flexible to reprioritize responsibilities with management direction.
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools.
• Limited travel may be required; access to reliable transportation required.

Job Details

• Division: Dallas Main
• Job Type: Regular
• Job Classification: Entry
• Education: See Qualifications
• Job Family: Environmental Health and Safety
• Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt
• Minimum Years Experience: Not specified
• Travel Involved: Not specified
• Project Location(s): Dallas, TX 75231 USA

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The role requires the ability to climb stairs and ladders, work at construction sites, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Prolonged sitting and computer use may be required.

Work Environment

Work primarily at construction sites and office environments. Exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and potential electrical hazards. Noise level is usually moderate to loud at construction sites; office settings are usually quiet to moderate. Compliance with company safety policies and applicable laws is required.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.