Safety Specialist in Augusta, Georgia For Sale
Job Description
Be Part of a Global Firm Committed to a Sustainable World
Safety Specialist - Aiken SC
Parsons offers the U.S. Government qualified personnel to solve engineering, intelligence, information technology, facility, environmental, and energy needs. Our staff has supported mission-critical, homeland security, installation/base optimization, range sustainability, space exploration, unexploded ordnance cleanup, missile defense, and disaster relief programs both here and around the globe. We excel in delivering to mission-critical expectations. Parsons makes the world a safer place.
PROJECT
For more than 20 years, Parsons has supported the Department of Energy (DOE) at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina. Parsons is developing a conceptual design for a Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) to process highly radioactive liquid wastes currently stored in large underground tanks. Salt wastes account for about 34 of the 37 million gallons of radioactive waste at Savannah River. The SWPF continues Parsons' full-service support for first-of-a-kind process facilities to solve our nation's most complex waste issues.
NEED
Parsons is seeking a Safety Specialist who will work under the general direction of the Safety Manager (or Senior Safety Specialist on larger job sites), to ensure that the safety plan reflects corporate policy and complies with the prevailing safety requirements for the region. On projects where there is no Senior Safety Specialist, may assist senior construction site representative in the establishment and implementation of a job safety program. May reviews, interprets and provides assistance on safety regulations and standards. Monitors company safety performance and conducts project audits and safety inspections.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :
Will perform air and noise monitoring and screenings on the construction site.
Administers job safety program; audits and inspects job site to detect and correct safety hazards.
Monitors the safety performance of all construction operations in assigned job site areas with respect to one or more elements of ESHARP Management and the Parsons Construction Safety & Health Manual.
Performs accidents record analysis, and issues reports on a regularly scheduled basis. May conduct inspections for compliance.
If certified in first aide, (and on small projects), may function as the first aid attendant, and/or may supervise first aid personnel in providing first aid care of occupationally injured or ill personnel.
Conducts new hire safety orientation, daily safety huddles and weekly toolbox training.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
4-year degree in Construction or related field (or equivalent experience) and 2-7 years of related work experience in the field of Health and Safety, including some supervisory experience. Prefer candidates that have Health and Safety experience in the construction field/environment, rather than in the manufacturing setting.
Candidates should have experience in Industrial Hygiene with preferred experience in Air monitoring and Noise Monitoring and screenings. Must be able and willing to take a monitor and go out on site and collect air and dust samples.
Experience working with OSHA xxxx and ACGIC regulations preferred.
Must be willing to work different shifts on a monthly rotating basis.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES :
Requires extensive knowledge of Federal and state health and safety regulations and reporting procedures, as well as strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity is also required. Certified Safety Professional status highly desired.
Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world.
We provide career growth and development, a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; Employee Stock
Ownership Plan and a 401(k) plan. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
Founded in xxxx, Parsons, an engineering, construction, technical, and management services firm with revenues of $3 billion in xxxx, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on transportation, environmental/infrastructure, defense/security, and resources. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver design/design-build, program/construction management, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Currently, more than 13,000 Parsons' employees are engaged in 2,000 projects in 50 states and 29 countries. These dedicated workers speak 75 languages and hold more than 7,400 college degrees and professional registrations. Parsons' employees continue to go anywhere in the world, meet every technical and management challenge, and persevere until the job is done.
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