Our client, an electric vehicle manufacturer, is actively looking for a Construction Safety Specialist to join their team in Normal, IL! This role is fully onsite so local candidates are required. This role has 2 shift options: Sunday-Wednesday OR Wednesday-Saturday from 6AM-4:30PM or 7AM-5:30PM.
***This is an 8 month initial contract with the opportunity to extend or convert***
This Construction Safety Specialist will perform construction safety related duties on projects for new manufacturing facilities.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance for the safety of site workers and general public
- Duties as required by 1926 OSHA Standards for Construction
- Develop safety kick-off presentations and conduct on-site orientations and pre-shift meetings
- Conduct daily site safety inspections, safety assessments and safety audits
- Investigate incidents and complete associated paperwork
- Conduct risk assessments
- Make recommendations concerning the modification, improvement, or removal of any company equipment, facilities, or machinery that is hazardous to employee safety or health
- Compile daily, weekly, and monthly reports as requested
- Serve as company liaison with overseeing municipalities, OSHA, Insurance carriers and other regulatory agencies
- Maintain all safety related documentation
Required Skills & Experience
- Degree preferred but not required, HS diploma required
- 3+ years of experience working in an Environmental Health & Safety function, ideally within a manufacturing or construction environment
- Experience conducting site safety inspections and performing safety assessments
- Strong communication & presentation skills