Construction Safety Specialist II
| Company | AvalonBay Communities |
|---|---|
| Location | Westfield, NJ, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 3-7 years of Safety, or related experience
- HS Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Ability to learn, understand, and apply knowledge of safety and health principles including the ability to identify known potential exposures and recommended corrective actions
- Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs, internet inquiries, email, and regulatory websites
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly (both verbal and written)
- Possesses working knowledge of OSHA Safety and Health regulations, national consensus standards, and municipal and state regulations governing safety and health
Responsibilities
- Monitors work to ensure compliance with AvalonBay safety and health policies, programs, procedures, and all municipal, state, and federal regulations. Conducts and documents the organization’s safety program inspections, and inspections required by local regulations.
- Builds working relationships with associates, vendors, and/or contractors to foster a positive Safety culture while ensuring compliance with AvalonBay policies, and applicable safety regulations.
- Ceases work when there is an immediate danger to life and health condition (IDLH). Works with AvalonBay associates and vendor, or contractor staff to correct IDLH conditions.
- Ensures corrective action(s) for non-compliant conditions and tracks corrective measures until completion.
- Investigates safety and health concerns, and incidents, while ensuring that necessary information is provided to the organization.
- Reviews safety and health submittals and provides recommendations to improve written plans and documents.
- Analyzes Safety and incident data to identify trends. Uses information to make recommendations for improvement.
- Educates and shares information related to Safety policies and procedures with team members. Conducts training on relevant Safety topics, as necessary.
- Assists Safety Department, and the organization, with overall program improvement and implementation.
- Proactive risk management mindset and anticipation techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bi-Lingual
- Field related certifications are a plus