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Purpose: Responsible for helping deliver effective training programs, performing job-site inspections, performing thorough accident/incident investigations, and effectively communicating the program goals to all employees. Performs responsible professional work involved in occupational, safety and health program development and implementation, safety training; and related duties as assigned. This position is to assist in contributing to the safe work environment through coaching and encouraging a safe workplace culture and raising awareness to eliminate incidents and injuries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

 Assist the Director of Safety in contributing to the safe work environment through coaching and encouraging a safe workplace culture and raising awareness to eliminate incidents and injuries.

 Help develop and conduct safety education and training programs for employees.

Mentor/coach supervisors on weekly "Toolbox Safety Meetings” and “Daily Job Briefings”.

Conduct Safety Orientation for new employees (if warranted/applicable).

Advise project staff on any safety issues/guidelines.

Evaluate the need for safety training and make recommendations.

Enforce safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all State, Federal, Local regulations (including OSHA), as well as Otto Baum company policies and owner/contractual requirements.

Conduct daily and/or weekly (as appropriate or specified by job) job site inspections.

Record observations from site inspections and complete required reports.

Investigate, corroborate, document, accidents, incidents, and near misses.

Recommend and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines, and laws.

Research safety related standards, laws, rules, and regulations.

Advise the director of safety on all safety-related issues.

Be a resource and “hands on approach” when possible/practical.

Train employees on equipment (MEWPs, PIT) when warranted.

Ensure employees have been trained on specific equipment and provide training if necessary.

Ensure employees have been medically cleared, fit tested and trained on respirator use. Provide training and fit testing if necessary.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Thorough knowledge of construction methods and OSHA standards.

OSHA 30-hour Certification

2-5 years of safety experience in construction industry.

Knowledge of supported/suspended/MCWP scaffolding, MEWPs, and trenching/excavating

Fork-truck trainer a plus

MEWP trainer a plus

Respirator fit testing a plus

Basic working knowledge of MS Office and Windows.

Knowledge of scaffolding (includes swing stage), mast climbers, trenching/excavation, MEWP’s (aerial lifts)

Skilled in communicating clearly and effectively with individuals and groups.

Ability to identify safety hazards and propose alternatives for solutions.

The skill to develop and deliver effective safety training topics/programs.

Self-starting multi-tasker who can accomplish all assignments without need of close supervision.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. This position may require long hours and occasional weekend work (when warranted).

Travel

The role requires travel (Greater Chicagoland, Western Indiana, Eastern Iowa, and all of central Illinois). Out of town / overnight travel not expected.

Base Wage Range $60,000 to $75,000

Otto Baum Company, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Employment with Otto Baum Company, Inc. is "at-will." This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and Otto Baum Company, Inc. may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any lawful reason, with or without cause or advance notice.