Job Description

Job Summary

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. With more than 600 employees, Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets. The company also has long-established relationships with fuel producers and energy providers.

This is mid-level project position, which is accountable for implementing and maintaining the Company's Safety and Health Procedures. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Trains, immplements, administers, and  maintains project safety processes and procedures .
• Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs .
• Conducts detailed site safety and health inspections .
• Manages security contracts, programs and policies .
• Performs record keeping / filing functions .
• Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations .
• Writes detailed injury/illness reports .
• Completes all appropriate company safety and health program documents .
• Interfaces with clients and government officials .
• May manage construction contractor safety and health program administration .
• May administer project worker's compensation programs and procedures .
• May act as on-site first aid and medical provider .
• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management. 
• Develops and implements safety and industrial hygiene in consulting plans and studies .
• Analyzes data generated by Safety and Health studies and compiles reports including findings and recommendations including administrative, emergency and PPE controls.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements . 

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years in a construction environment, 4+ years safety and health training experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Safety and health certifications, Bachelor's Degree preferred  
• Preferred Competence: .
  • Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices . Knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures . Knowledge of worker's compensation policies and procedures . Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration . Knowledge of company safety and health consultation capabilities and ability to perform as a consultant . Ability to perform first aid/medical functions . Communication skills . Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs Ability to write detailed reports . Human relations skills . Conflict management skills . Supervisory skills . Ability to effectively interface with client and government officials 

Certifications

First Aid, CPR, Drug testing certified, OSHA 500/501, Safety and Health Program Administration, OSHA 10 hour

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.   
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:  
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions 
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. 
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position. 

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