Safety Professional - Short Term chez Medcor Inc

Project Location: Galveston, TX

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Anticipated Duration: Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire

Anticipated Hours/Week: 45-50

Project Type: New Construction

Per Diem: Not available - Local Only

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Develop positive professional relationships while working closely with field personnel, all levels of management and outside agencies during all phases of construction.
• Coordinate and conduct audits of all crews to identify areas for improvement of unsafe work conditions and practices and recognize those for safe work practices.
• Document and communicate site audit information.
• Audit training records of all field personnel.
• Implement all federal, local, and site programs, policies, and procedures.
• Receive, review, and participate with the development of accident briefs, safety-related publications, bulletins, and reports.
• Participate with the development of Site-Specific Safety Plans and kick off/safety meetings
• Review client/owner specific requirements and determine our client complies.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must meet Project Safety Coordinator requirements for University of Texas
• Minimum 7 Years Construction Safety Experience
• OSHA 500 or 502
• Must also have Continued Education in
  • Fall Protection
  • Scaffolding
  • Excavation/Trench
  • Confined Space
  • Crane Operations
  • Electrical Safety
  • Incident Investigation
  • Industrial Hygiene for Construction
  • Fire Protection and Prevention
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Basic Crane Rigging
  • Respiratory Protection

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Ability to perform basic word processing and generate spreadsheets as necessary. Also, access and use the Internet and E-mail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be required to stand, bend, squat, sit demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see. On occasion, may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday. Specific abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust and focus.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.