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Pepper Construction Group LLC

Safety Engineer II

Pepper Construction Group LLC, Des Plaines, Illinois, us, 60019

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With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company. Ensure a safe and healthy environment on assigned project. The Site Safety Specialist is expected to work with people in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and coordinate efforts that focus on hazard and risk identification, avoidance and elimination. Prevention of incidents, accidents, injuries or losses is the primary responsibility of the Site Safety Specialist.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

New worker safety orientation

Perform all orientations for all new workers on site

Update and maintain the orientation presentation as conditions change on the jobsite

Task Hazard Analysis'

Assist our Pepper teams as well as our trade partner teams with conducting impactful THA's

Attend various crew THA meetings regularly

Collect and file all safety paperwork including:

Site specific safety plans

SDS's

THA's

Toolbox talks

Hot work permits

Roof work permits

Manage Ground Penetrating Underground Protection (GPUP) permits

Crane lift plans, annual crane inspection, operator cards

Verify, collect and file all training certifications

Verify compliance with OSHA, Pepper Construction and client safety requirements

Ensure High Risk Activities (confined space entry, hoisting operations, LO/TO, hot work, excavations, fall exposures, etc.) are being executed correctly

Facilitate and attend all safety preinstallation meetings

Attend foreman's meetings and lead safety discussions

Schedule project team safety audits and site audits

Perform regular, thorough jobsite safety audits and document in SafetyNet or other audit program required by the project

Inspect fire extinguishers and facilitate extinguisher recharging/replacing

Complete incident reports

Lead incident investigations and complete appropriate documentation

Manage critical dig supervision and act as the competent observer when needed

Plan safe access and exit routes

Plan pedestrian traffic and public safety routes

Act as the safety liaison between Pepper and client representatives

Enter all safety related documents into Autodesk and other applicable online software

Represent Pepper Construction in all safety related meetings with client representatives

REQUIREMENTS:

The Site Safety Specialist shall have no other duties than safety related tasks

One of the following:

Degreed safety professional with at least 5 years of safety related tasks in the construction industry

Certified Safety Professional as recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals with at least 2 years of construction experience

Has completed the OSHA 30 hour course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and must have performed full time safety responsibilities for at least 10 years in the construction industry

Successfully complete the OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 courses within 1 year of hire date.

COMPETENCIES

Results Oriented

Building Relationships

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Technical/Functional Expertise

Motivating Others

Good communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Powerpoint

The target salary for this position is $92,000. We consider many factors when determining actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

For additional information, visit

www.pepperconstruction.com . Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

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