Job Title: Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist
Location: Kansas City, MO 64114
Duration: 6 months Assignment
Shift/Hours: 40hours/week, M to F
Travel Required: Yes 100%
 
Summary:
The Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist is responsible for leading and implementing project specific safety policies and procedures and provide professional Safety & Health leadership to the project management team in a heavy construction environment.
 
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Administer the Safety & Health programs on field construction projects to verify operations are executed as planned and conducted in a safe manner.
• Manage the Site Safety & Health program deliverables as defined by the Corporate Safety & Health Department of client while responding to questions and/or concerns related to site specific safety and health compliance issues in a timely manner.
• Manage compliance with applicable Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Manage Safety & Health programs in order to achieve and maintain the company goal of zero safety incidents.
• Conduct regular health and safety performance reviews, assessments and complete documentation to verify that locations are in compliance with Corporate and regulatory requirements.    
• Manage and resolve actions causing a work stoppage when circumstances could result in immediate danger to life and health on a project.
• Report and present work stoppage issues to the project management team and collaborate with the team to develop practices to prevent future work stoppage situations.  
• Consult with site personnel on client's Safety & Health issues and recommend best practices.
• Assess Safety & Health issues and opportunities at the project site, before the work begins and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines and procedures for resolution.
• Manage the on-site Safety & Health program directly with the client Safety & Health Department to ensure collaboration on any site safety & health issues, coordination of preventative measures, and building working relationships with project staff and each subcontractor safety representative to ensure proper compliance is maintained.
• Manage project Safety & Health walk-through assessments.
• Review all assessment findings with appropriate parties. 
• Follow up by documenting the items which require immediate correction and ensure that these items are corrected in a timely manner.
• Compile memos relative to safety, including assisting Site Management with correspondence to heighten safety awareness, project safety and health goals and ensure a safe and productive work environment is a priority among all project personnel.
• Lead, conduct, validate, and document training on Safety & Health subjects as applicable to the work being conducted.
• Review near miss, property damage, environmental incidents and accident investigation reports.
• Recommend countermeasures as appropriate.
• Recommend solutions to Corporate Safety & Health regarding the Project Safety & Health Program challenges, objectives, and progress; ensuring high level of communication.
• Responsible for the completion of client's Daily Field Safety & Health Report forms, maintain all required safety records in an audit ready state and submit all documentation as required to Corporate Safety & Health.
• Drive to various project site locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

 Requirements:

• Candidate -Needs to have solar experience.
• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management.  and 7 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required.
• Associate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management.  and 9 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required.
• High School Diploma/GED and 11 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management required.
• Experienced knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Construction and General Industry Regulations, as well as America National Standards Institution (ANSI), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Army Corps of Engineers (CoE), Engineers Manual 385-1 and National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards.                                   
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be willing to work various schedules at the project site location.  
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy. 
• Valid driver's license Required.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course required, or OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course required.

 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $60.00/hr.