Project Safety Engineer

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships make The Weitz Company a great place to work.

The Weitz Company is hiring a Project Safety Engineer to be located in Cedar Rapids, IA on industrial projects. The Project Safety Engineer is responsible for creating a positive safety culture on an assigned project site while supporting our zero injury culture, and eliminating risk and claim exposure. This role serves as a safety resource and actively assists in implementing company standards and programs, maintaining safety compliance documentation, and auditing jobsites for safety compliance. The Project Safety Engineer typically reports to the Safety Manager. 

What You’ll Do:

• ​Conduct safety audits and inspections on assigned project site(s); identify potential hazards and process improvement opportunities


• Educate project team on safety through training and mentoring; assist with safety orientation


• Identify safety improvement initiatives and perform safety training


• Investigate incidents and near misses; assist with claims management; recommend corrective and preventative measures based on identified incidents


• Participate in the creation of the project safety plan


• Support administration of company safety procedures and policies


• Assemble and maintain site safety documentation (i.e. hot work permits, GFCI inspections, confined space permits, excavation permits)


• Perform industrial hygiene assessments


• Assist in the analysis of project safety performance (i.e. inspection results, injury rates, safety violations); recommend process improvements


• Serve as a resource for safety issues or concerns, business unit safety committees and staff meetings


• Ensure safety and protective equipment is maintained and inspected per regulations


• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 3+ years of construction safety experience 
  
  
  • Industrial construction experience working for a general contractor (GC) is desired 
  
  
  • Active OSHA 10 or 30 required. 
  
  
  
  


• Skills:
  
  
  
  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
    
  
  
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
    
  
  
  • This individual will speak in front of large groups and must maintain a high level of integrity
  
  
  
  


• Technology:
  
  
  
  • Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  
  
  • Ability to learn job-related software upon hire
  
  
  
  

What We Offer: 

• Competitive Pay


• Rewarding Bonus Program


• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings


• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs


• Employer-Paid Life Insurance


• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions


• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Fully Paid Parental Leave


• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance


• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. 

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice. 

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