Safety Representative - Site Specific (Boston, MA)

DescriptionPosition OverviewThe Site-Specific Safety Representative will be on a jobsite in and around Boston, MA and is responsible for assisting the Project team in the planning, directing and implementing organizational safety programs to ensure a safe and incident-free work environment. This role also has responsibility for monitoring job site adherence to safety policies and OSHA regulations, developing and implementing safety training, claim handling procedures, partnering with local Occupational Medical facilities, communicating with project teams on any safety concerns, tracking safety incidents and communicating lessons learned, and partnering with the GC’s Safety team to incorporate any best practices at the project.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInclude the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

Assist in the development of and clearly articulate Company’s safety vision, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures.

Ensure jobsite visits are happening weekly to evaluate safe work practices, working conditions, identify potential hazards and proactively correct any safety deficiencies.

Assist with Gaston’s safety training program by identifying needs and creating trainings to address gaps.

Perform safety audits and ensure we’re able to produce the associated documentation required of each job or project.

Support Foremen in the field with any safety concerns or needs and help resolve any issues.

Ensure JHAs are established prior to any high-risk task or any electrical shutdowns.

Attend Pre-job Safety Meetings for awarded projects.

Verify all Gaston sub-contractor activities adhere to the Company safety program.

Manage the inventory and condition of all PPE and safety equipment supplied/owned by Gaston Electrical, Inc.

Be thoroughly educated in the most current construction industry safety standards and regulations.

Attend all meetings required in the event of a jobsite accident.

Accompany any workers receiving medical treatment for a work-related accident, as best as possible.

Provide relevant material for jobsite safety meetings (weekly toolbox talks) and audit meeting records for participation.

Assist with safety record keeping and reporting procedures.

Be capable and ready to lead safety orientation for all new hires.

Manage safety-specific software and ensure we’re maximizing it to its full potential.

Contribute to company newsletters on safety initiatives and progress.

Assist in project related tasks as necessary including but not limited too:

Inventory control

Payroll assistance

As-builts

Change Order Management

RFI assistance

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Position Requirements/Preferred Skills, Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, safety management, construction or related field and a CSP or CHST designation; or has a minimum of (3) years of prior work history as a Safety Representative with specific construction safety responsibilities and posses the STSC designation.

Current CPR/First aid/AED certification.

Current OHSA 30 Card.

In depth technical knowledge of construction related OSHA, federal, state, and local regulatory standards, and ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement effective corrective practices

Must be an effective communicator, generating professional written material and delivering effective verbal presentations and/or trainings

Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in creating positive working relationships to advance the success of safety initiatives

Self-motivated with the desire to be a leader for the company; leverage external relationships and learning to continue to push safety

Software Skills

Knowledge and experience working with safety software is preferred

Robust knowledge working with the Microsoft Suite

Language SkillsMust have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here (https://recruiting.ultipro.com/EMC1002EMCGI/JobBoard/cc563430-39f7-4c82-bdfe-62f295bd857a/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled#gaston#LI-NR1#LI-KW1QualificationsExperiencePreferred

3 years: Construction Safety