Safety Specialist Job in Syracuse, New York US
Safety Specialist
Description Be Part of a Global Firm Committed to a Sustainable World Safety Specialist / Syracuse, NY Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering, construction, technical, and management services firm with revenues of $2.7 billion in 2010, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver design/design-build, program/construction management, professional services, and innovative alternative delivery solutions to private industrial customers worldwide as well as to federal, regional, and local government agencies. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, environmental, and defense/security. Currently, more than 10,500 Parsons employees are engaged in more than 4,500 projects in 50 states and 24 countries. These dedicated workers speak 72 languages collectively, and hold more than 7,900 college degrees and professional registrations. Parsons employees continue to go anywhere in the world, meet every technical and management challenge, and persevere until the job is done. POSITION OVERVIEW : Under the general direction of the Safety Manager (or Senior Safety Specialist on larger job sites), ensures that the safety plan reflects corporate policy and complies with the prevailing safety requirements for the region. On projects where there is no Senior Safety Specialist, may assist senior construction site representative in the establishment and implementation of a job safety program. Peak work schedule is May through December . SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES : Administers job safety program; audits and inspects job site to detect and correct safety hazards. Monitors the safety performance of all construction operations in assigned job site areas with respect to one or more elements of SHARP Management and the Parsons Construction Safety Health Manual. Performs accidents record analysis, and issues reports on a regularly scheduled basis. If certified in first aide and on small projects, may function as the first aid attendant, and/or may supervise first aid personnel in providing first aid care of occupationally injured or ill personnel. Conducts new hire safety orientation, daily safety huddles and weekly toolbox training. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. Qualifications PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 4-year degree in Construction or related field (or equivalent experience) and 2-5 years of related work experience in the field of Health and Safety. CHST/OHST preferred but not required . SKILLS/COMPETENCIES : Requires a working knowledge of Federal and state safety, health and environmental regulations and reporting procedures, as well as good communication and interpersonal skills. Water/dredge work, behavior-based safety, 1st Aid/CPR/AED, HAZWOPER 40-Hour, OSHA 10-Hour Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world. We provide career growth and development, a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) plan. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/V.