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Pepper Construction Group

Safety Engineer II

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

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Pepper Construction Group . Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm with offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio that serves the private sector. The company combines the resources of a national firm with the hands-on approach of a local company. The Site Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy environment on the assigned project, working with project management and field supervision to identify hazards and manage risk to prevent incidents and injuries. 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 Analyses (THA): assist Pepper teams and trade partner teams with THAs; attend various crew THA meetings regularly Safety documentation: collect and file site safety plans, SDSs, THAs, toolbox talks, hot work permits, roof work permits; manage GPUP permits; crane lift plans, annual crane inspection, and operator cards Training and compliance: verify, collect and file training certifications; ensure compliance with OSHA, Pepper Construction, and client safety requirements High Risk Activities: ensure correct execution of confined space entry, hoisting operations, lockout/tagout, hot work, excavations, fall exposures, etc. Safety meetings and audits: facilitate safety pre-installation meetings; attend foreman’s meetings and lead safety discussions; schedule and conduct project team safety audits and site audits; perform regular jobsite safety audits and document in SafetyNet or project-specific audit program Inspections and incident management: inspect fire extinguishers and coordinate recharging/replacing; complete incident reports and lead investigations with proper documentation Site logistics and liaison: plan safe access and exit routes; plan pedestrian traffic and public safety routes; act as safety liaison between Pepper and client representatives Documentation and software: enter all safety-related documents into Autodesk and other applicable online software; represent Pepper in safety-related client meetings Requirements

Role focuses on safety-related tasks only One of the following: Degreed safety professional with at least 5 years of safety-related tasks in construction Certified Safety Professional with at least 2 years of construction experience Completed OSHA 30-hour course with at least 10 years of full-time safety responsibilities in construction Successfully complete OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 within 1 year of hire Competencies

Results oriented Building relationships Critical thinking and decision making Technical/functional expertise Motivating others; good communication and interpersonal skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Compensation and Benefits

The target salary for this position is $92,000. Pepper Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401k match, student loan repayment benefit, paid time off for holidays, vacation, personal days, fully paid medical and parental leave, and mental health services. Note: Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Pepper does not sponsor work visas. Additional Information

For more information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com. Employment type: Full-time; Seniority level: Mid-Senior level; Job function: Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Construction.

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