[Hiring] Site Safety and Health Officer @The Korte Company

Role Description

The Korte Company is seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer for commercial construction projects. Safety is critical to the success of our construction projects and this position will be the key person responsible for adherence to our safety standards. The ideal candidate will provide proactive, visible leadership in developing the safety culture on the project site.

• Conduct and document daily safety and health inspections
• Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports
• Maintain safety reference materials on the jobsite
• Attend all preparatory and periodic in-progress meetings
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements and inspections
• Conduct new employee safety orientation
• Lead on-site safety meetings and toolbox talks
• Perform project hazard analysis and maintain hazard communication programs
• Verify safety training of workers
• Travel/relocation to projects will be required

Qualifications

• 30-hour OSHA certification training within last 5 years
• 8 hrs. of formal safety or online safety and health related course work per year – must be able to provide dates and hours
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, multi-tasking, communication and conflict management skills
• Computer knowledge in sending emails, daily reports, construction look-ahead schedules, and iPad use
• Strong work ethic with a passion to fulfill commitments
• Remarkable enthusiasm
• Sincere obligation to client satisfaction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health, construction management, or related preferred
• 1-3 years of experience on similar construction projects or a safety responsibility where at least 35% of your duties include Safety – must be able to provide dates and descriptions of previous projects including dollar amounts
• BCSP certification as a Safety Trained Supervisor (STS), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Graduate Safety Professional (GSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and/or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred.

Physical Demands

• Regular use of hands to finger, handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk or hear with others on jobsite and via phone/computer communications
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

• The Safety Coordinator may be at the worksite to assess the work or testing being performed.
• The worksite environment is constantly changing and may include:
• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Moving mechanical parts
• High, precarious places
• Risk of electrical shock
• Outside weather conditions, such as extreme heat and extreme cold
• Moderate to loud noise levels

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including annual discretionary bonus subject to company and individual performance
• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, life, disability, 401(k), parental leave, phone allowance, vacation, sick time, and company paid holidays
• Role and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, training, certifications, location, etc.
• Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed.
• The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location

Jersey City, New Jersey (Remote)

Department

Safety

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$80,000 to $110,000