Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is a heavy-civil construction company specializing in complex infrastructure projects across North America. The Safety Educator Intern will support the implementation and improvement of safety policies, conduct jobsite safety activities, coordinate training and equipment, and assist with safety investigations and compliance efforts.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for the implementation, enforcement and continuous improvement of Barnard safety policies and processes
- Enforce safe practices with a visible presence on jobsites
- Prepare and review Safety Plans, Accident Prevention Plans and Job Hazard Analyses
- Coordinate drug screening requirements for construction projects
- Develop, coordinate and/or present specific safety training for field employees
- Coordinate the purchase, issuance, adequacy and use of safety equipment (PPE) for field crews
- Develop and coordinate safety forms/policies for use by field crews
- Distribute Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to field crews on routine basis
- Assist with accident investigation/reporting, as needed
- Communicate and interact with field crews daily, with tact, courtesy and professionalism
- Communicate with our clients on a project basis with an emphasis on customer service
- Engage in site safety inspections; coordinate corrections with all contractors
- Track and provide insight into common issues, trends, problems, and opportunities to reduce losses and incident costs; maintain information and performance measurement systems to ensure that loss information is tracked and effectively communicated
- Participate in pre-construction and regular contractor status meetings
Skills
- Currently enrolled as a full time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or related construction field
- Ability to understand and interpret written material, including technical information, rules, regulations, agency rules, and executive orders
- Must be detail-oriented and an effective communicator
- Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirator, and meet the physical demands of the position, such as walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, bending, squatting and crawling in tight spaces to safely access work
- A sound knowledge of relevant federal requirements for construction industry
Benefits
- Profit sharing
- 401(k)s
- A generous health plan
- Annual bonuses
- Challenging career opportunities
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