Construction Safety Specialist Princeton, NJ Posted: 11/27/2024
Job Description
Job ID#:
1700
Job Category:
Safety/HSE/Industrial Hygiene
Position Type:
Contract
We are seeking a results-driven Construction Safety Specialist for our DOE Customer in Princeton, NJ to fulfill a one to two year term position with the Environmental, Safety, & Health (ES&H) team for support and assurance on construction and major projects. This position serves as a member of the ES&H, Construction & Project Safety Division team providing field construction oversight and assistance.
The candidate must be able to proactively implement the principles of Integrated Safety Management (ISM), guidance staff and subcontractors on safe work practices and promote zero-injury goals.
Core Duties:
Assist managers, supervisors, and workers in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities for safely completing the projects in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Observe work in the field for changed or changing conditions and verify effective application of controls using pause or stop work when needed
Assist with the preparation, review, and approval of Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) and review project procedures for identification of hazards and appropriate controls
Conduct pre-shift work area walk-throughs to verify conditions are safe to proceed
Assist project staff and supervisors with pre-job/shift meetings to ensure workers are properly briefed as to the hazards and required controls
Assist in finding effective, safe-work solutions to construction hazards and safety challenges
Proactively identify and communicate problems at their incipient stage and assist project team with their prompt and effective resolution
Pause or stop work, if needed
Perform onsite employee exposure monitoring for a variety of chemical contaminants and noise dosimetry associated with construction projects or facilities activities.
Review new or revised procedures and processes for the potential introduction of new hazards and safety challenges.
Assist with project team and PPPL ES&H organization in reporting safety data and information.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
High school diploma (required),
Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or equivalent in a related field of study (preferred)
12 years + direct experience serving as a safety specialist in the construction or power industries, or Department of Energy research laboratory complex
10 years + direct experience serving as a safety specialist in the construction or power industries, or Department of Energy research laboratory complex with degree
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including unique software/hardware requirements)
Strong understanding of and experience with OSHA 1910 and 1926 requirements.
In-depth experience with core physical and chemical hazards such as excavation, confined space, hazardous energy control, elevated work, rigging and material handling, noise, and respiratory hazards.
Experience with formal work planning and permitting systems preferred.
Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and front-line workers
Experience working with multi-trade workforces such as steelworkers, carpenters, mechanical technicians/laborers, electricians, plumbers, riggers, etc.
General understanding of industrial hygiene sampling procedures and principles.
Proficient in standard office computer applications and construction management software.
Certificates and Licenses
OSHA 30-hr. certification (mandatory)
Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) - preferred