Safety Engineer

Department: Safety

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Provo, Utah

Description

The primary function of the Safety Engineer is to provide support to assigned personnel and projects and to ensure projects meet current safety guidelines. The Safety Engineer will function as a resource for safety efforts on active projects and to the Safety Department and Safety Committee. This position's first project assignment will be located in Delta, Utah.

Key Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities and of the Safety Engineer typically include, but are not limited to:

Technical

Implement W.E. O’Neil Injury Illness Prevention Program on assigned projects.Implement W.E. O’Neil Safety Manuel on assigned projects.Participate in project kickoff meetings.Set up and audit project safety systems.Predictive SolutionsSDS BinderSubcontractor safety documentsFirst Aid kits, etc.Assist in the development / review of site-specific safety plansAssist with developing project safety goals.Attend and participate in project meetings and assist in preparation / distribution of meeting minutes.Perform jobsite walks / inspections.Perform incident investigations.Address, follow-up, and ensure closure on issues.Provide safety knowledge to the project.Assist in the review of subcontractor programs, plans and Job Hazard AnalysesConduct jobsite safety orientationsAttend and participate in W.E. O’Neil Risk Management trainingsParticipate in W.E. O’Neil networking events to build industry relationships.Participate in all P.E. Trainings and P.E. Bootcamps

Management

Champion “Safety Starts with You” culturePromote and recognize safe behaviorAssist the Safety Department with the implementation of company programsCoordinate with project / safety teams to anticipate upcoming work-activities and ensure compliance with OSHA and W.E. O’Neil IIPPDiscuss solutions to field problems or conflicts, and help develop practical solutionsWork with the project / safety teams to schedule pre-construction meetings & trainingResearch various safety topics as assigned by the safety team

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Personal Attributes

Effective written and verbal language communication skillsWork Efficiently – Allocate one’s own time efficiently; handle multiple demands and competing priorities; efficiently process paperworkShow initiative, strive for increased responsibility and demonstrate desire to learnShow emotional maturity, punctuality and dependabilityMotivate and contribute to the teamwork / morale of the project teamShow the desire and willingness to progress to the Safety Manager role and responsibilities Interpersonal AttributesEstablish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all project stakeholders (Owner, jurisdictional agencies, design professionals, various WEO departments, WEO project team, and subcontractors)Foster Teamwork – Participate and foster collaboration among team members and among teamsMotivate Others – Encourage and empower others to achieve; build relationships; create enthusiasm, a feeling of investment, and a desire to excelDrive for Results – Drive for results and success; convey a sense of urgency and drive issues to closure; persist despite obstacles and oppositionShow Work Commitment - Set high standards of performance; pursue aggressive goals and work hard to achieve themShow alignment with and promote WEO Corporate Values

Qualifications

Four-year degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, or related field or minimum 1 years of relevant project field experience. Understand and effectively use company software programs, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Effective oral and written communication skillsWell-developed time management and organization skillsAbility to work non-routine hours as neededAbility to analyze options and problem solve creatively, while aligning with W.E. O’Neil’s business applications and philosophyAbility to analyze statistical information and create charts

Benefits

100% ESOPCompetitive PayBonus ProgramMedical/Dental/Vision InsurancePTO/Sick100% Life Insurance401(K) with MatchStudent Debt Program

Physical Demands

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to use construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction, when visiting a WEO job site. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear and stand throughout the workday.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in one of WEO’s California regional offices and on occasion may be required to visit the construction work site where the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

These are considered the core responsibilities of the position. Employees are encouraged to reach beyond their current responsibilities in an effort to foster professional growth, but only as they are able to remain accountable for their core responsibilities.

Equal Employment

W.E. O’Neil is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.