Posted 10 days ago
Safety Engineer - Data Center/Mission Critical
AI Summary
Assists the Project Safety Manager in ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for employees in commercial construction settings, with a focus on mission-critical and data center projects.
About this role
Job Title – Safety Engineer – Commercial - Mission Critical
Location – Greater Columbus, OH area
Rewards of Working at Caddell – Paid vacations, company-paid holidays, company-funded medical insurance. Company joint funding of dental and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k match, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.
What You Will Do
- Assist the Project Safety Manager to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for employees in a variety of construction settings.
- Works closely with the Caddell project team and trade partners to proactively identify, evaluate, and eliminate safety hazards in the workplace
- Participate in the creation and implementation of safety programs, assist with safety training, and conduct safety observations and inspections.
- Support safety culture to ensure compliance with Caddell safety program, client requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Collaborate with trade partners, OFCI vendors, and visitors through the inspection process of the safety documentation, permits, and equipment inspections, to identify potential safety hazards and educate ways to implement controls to prevent potential incidents.
- Work with project team to provide safety training to Caddell Staff and trade partners on a regular basis.
- Assists in the investigation of accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective action plans.
- Monitor safety performance in the workplace and provide feedback to project management.
- Maintaining safety records and documentation.
- Conduct new worker orientation and onboarding.
- Attend safety and planning meetings to advantageously promote a safe workplace.
- Working Conditions – Construction setting, travel required, full time. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for longs periods of time, lift and hold in excess of 50lbs, talk, hear and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and or/extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid and wet conditions depending on location.
- Reporting Structure – Safety Manager
What We Expect
Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment. There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Effective written and verbal communication skills, including strong interpersonal abilities for professional interaction with colleagues and clients. Excellent organization skills with a keen attention to detail. Working knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Certifications, Licenses, etc.:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organization skills.
- Working knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Professional certifications such as STSC, GSP, etc. are preferred.
·Certifications: OSHA 30-hour, First Aid/CPR, Competent Persons Training.
Education / Experience – Prefer Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.
Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.
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