Area Safety Manager
Dragados USA

Job Info

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the running of the project in a safety capacity: ensuring we are following safe procedures and keeping everyone out of harm's way.
• Leverage internal and external resources to administer policies and procedures consistently across the project, functions, and locations (areas and segments).
• Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems, and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action.
• Making sure project follows safety specifications mandated by contract, state, and federal agencies.
• Making sure work environment is safe environment for all employees.
• Effectively develop and apply the core skills to the job.
• Assists or gives safety training for individuals on site.
• Meets expectations on attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years EHS work experience, with 5 years in similar industry.
• Preference given to Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and/or Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)
• 24-hours formal safety training in past 5 years.
• Bilingual Speaker (English/Spanish) preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to interact professionally with employees and clients of various levels.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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