Construction Safety Specialist

Summary:

Under direct supervision, helps ensure a safe and healthy work environment through the administration of the Industrial Safety Program. Working with management, provides daily guidance to plant personnel and contractors to ensure Industrial Safety compliance.

Location: Onsite in Oak Ridge, TN Salary: Depending on Experience

Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains a working relationship with personnel to identify, evaluate and control potential hazards in the workplace
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to ensure hazards are identified and engineering and administrative controls are in place
• Attend daily pre-job brief for construction activities
• Maintain communications with site management and contractors to ensure safety coverage is provided during off shift
• Assists with inspections, analysis and evaluation of planned work, plant facilities, contractor activities, materials, equipment, and other conditions to determine the accident potential
• Applies state and federal regulations in day-day oversight
• Responsible for site industrial safety compliance, and has full “stop work” authority for any activity that violates or has a probability of violating these requirements
• Participates in projects assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” level security clearance.
• Associates degree in Industrial/Occupational Safety or related field, or equivalent experience
• Five (5) years of experience in Safety and Health, preferably in the construction industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field with eight (8) or more years of experience in the construction industry
• Certified Safety Professional® (CSP®) or equivalent certification

Benefits:

All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement:

MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: HR@mstechnology.com.

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