Lead Safety Specialist - Mechanical

Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio, Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

General Summary:

In this critical role, the Lead Safety Specialist is responsible for overseeing and supporting all aspects of Construction Safety at our client's jobsite. You will have the responsibility, authority, and knowledge necessary to develop and implement site-specific Safety Plans, monitor safety compliance, and audit safety performance at complex project sites. Experience with safety in a heating and air conditioning company and experience with mission-critical construction projects would be very helpful as well.

Principal Accountabilities:

Responsibilities will be, but not limited to, as follows:

• Routinely monitor Hooper Corporation's safety performance to verify that we are in compliance with Hooper Corporation and the client's stated practices and procedures, regulatory requirements and any additional owner expectations/deliverables.
• Interface with and support the construction management team at the site by delivering current data on Hooper Corporation safety performance, including, trending, incident management, metrics, and other key information that enable construction management to make informed and timely decisions.
• Facilitate communications, including safety meetings and notices, to ensure relevant safety information is communicated on site and with Hooper Corporate safety department.
• Conduct regular site safety walks with the client safety management representative.
• Participate in site safety walks with clients and other contractors as appropriate.
• When non-compliance and/or non-conformance is observed, immediately bring the issue to the attention of that individual and key stakeholders as appropriate.
• Participate in progress and schedule meetings.
• Attend client trainings, as requested.
• Evaluate/audit Site Specific Safety Plan to conformance to client and regulatory requirements.
• Understand and verify operational Safety requirements are adhered to.
• Support client initiatives as requested.
• Ensure appropriate level of PPE is available and being used as required, as well as proper maintenance and sanitation of PPE.
• Verify communication systems are in place.
• Participate in daily safety briefings with the project field team.
• Oversee that safety equipment is maintained; establish and execute decontamination procedures.
• Exercise the authority to stop work upon determination of an imminent safety hazard or potentially dangerous situation (e.g., weather conditions, or other changed conditions where this action is necessary).
• Exercise the authority to proceed with work after a stop-work order after receiving verification from Client Safety representative.
• Conduct safety observations/audits.
• Investigate and correct Incidents & Near Misses.
• Maintain records such as inspections, monitoring, incident and near miss investigations, etc.
• Complete and maintain required training, including:
• Performs other duties/special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, safety, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of construction project safety experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time construction project safety management experience.
• Completed training and current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
• Completed training and certifications for OSHA 10 and 30-hour construction.
• Competency in OSHA requirements regarding Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety.
• Competency in OSHA requirements regarding excavation standards at 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart P.
• Ability to identify and recognize workplace safety hazards.
• Strong commitment to safety, including implementing strict safety protocols.
• Authorized to implement corrective measures and actions as needed.
• Strong initiative (self-starter), problem-solving and communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Manager Construction (CSMC) or equivalent certifications preferred.

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.