Safety Specialist

JR Merit, Inc. was founded in 1997 on the belief that “merit”—the quality of being good and worthy—was something worth working for. Today, we are recognized as one of the highest-value industrial and mechanical construction contractors in the marketplace for complex infrastructure and critical plant processes. We take pride in being a union shop with a passion for surpassing client expectations.

We're growing! JR Merit offers an exciting opportunity to develop and expand your career by supporting projects in highly unique and technical industries. If you want to have a voice, influence our continued growth, and work collaboratively as a team to find innovative solutions to our clients’ construction challenges, we want to get to know you.

Overview

The Safety Specialist will assist in developing and implementing environmental, health, and safety programs and policies, train personnel on new protocols, and ensure that the organization is compliant with safety regulations. This individual will bring knowledge of OSHA, WISHA, OR-OSHA, Cal OSHA and relevant standards and regulations. The Safety Specialist must be an excellent communicator with a strong ability to collaborate with various roles within the operation through a commitment to the highest safety standards.

This role is considered part of the Operations Team and reports to the Safety Director.

Responsibilities:

• Support and promote the Environment, Health, and Safety programs.
• Travel to various job sites throughout the Western United States to perform routine monitoring, audits, and create corrective actions to identify and mitigate safety issues.
• Assist in creating and coordinating training programs or media to increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety.
• Work on job sites to ensure safety of our crews while planning and executing the site safety requirements.
• Maintain all onsite required documentation related to safety, i.e. accident reports, inspection reports, training logs, inspection forms, reporting.
• Work with subcontractors on job sites, as directed by the safety director, in continually assessing organization safety processes addressing safety issues.
• Support project teams during pre-construction with preparing for all safety requirements and coordinate with all subcontractors to ensure they are prepared and compliant with all project safety requirements.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of assigned projects and promote our customer safety programs.
• Review Site Specific Safety Plans and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Conduct onsite behavioral observations and on-site training.
• Support environmental, safety regulatory, and compliance inspections.
• Assist in management of Drug Free Workplace and fit for duty programs.
• Assist with Safety Administration, TBT distribution, safety recordkeeping and LMS management.
• Participate in the investigation of accidents and injuries compiling information in preparation of material and evidence for organization use.
• Coordinate and manage worker’s compensation cases including coordination of return-to-work with Human Resources.
• Position will occasionally require the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in construction health and safety.
• Working knowledge of OSHA CFR 1926 standards and state construction safety regulations.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to provide onsite safety support, including conducting jobsite inspections, delivering training, and other related activities.
• First-Aid/CPR & OSHA 30 certifications.

Desired Qualifications:

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and Access).
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related science.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification and/or HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) certification.
• Experience in heavy industrial construction, hydropower, manufacturing, and/or pulp and paper.
• Commitment to high safety and environmental standards.
• Strong organizational, analytical, conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.
• Detail and results oriented.
• Ability to perform under pressure.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent travel (up to 50%) will be required to support project safety.
• This role requires the ability to utilize, maintain, and wear all PPE as required by JR Merit, the client, and any other applicable regulatory agency or management directive.
• At times, work may be performed at a jobsite where additional training, certifications, or clearances may be needed to comply with jobsite requirements.
• Ability to physically navigate various terrains at job sites.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Compensation Range:

$85,000 - $100,000

Benefits We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Discretionary merit bonus
• Medical/dental/vision insurance for employees + dependents
• Tiered paid time off (PTO) plan and paid holidays (including one floating holiday)
• 401(k)& Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability Coverage

Equal Opportunity / Affiant Action Employer:

JR Merit, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. We are a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JR Merit, Inc provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to recruiting@jrmerit.com

Work Authorization:

JR Merit, Inc. is a federal contractor which participates in E-Verify. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Notice to Staffing Agencies and Recruiters:

JR Merit does not accept unsolicited resumes, profiles, or applications. Agencies and third-party recruiters are asked not to contact JR Merit employees to present candidates unless a prior signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes submitted will be considered property of JR Merit.

Accessibility:

Phone: 360-693-7474
Email: recruiting@jrmerit.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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