ESQ&H Specialist II - Amarillo, United States - Los Alamos Technical Associates

Description

Overview:

The qualified site Health & Safety Officer is responsible for maintaining minimum standards of health and safety on a project site to ensure that minimum standards of safety are complied. This role also may include writing or assisting in writing site specific health and safety plans.

The health and safety manager work requires reporting to the management the existence of emergencies and investigating their cause, while ensuring that the workplace possesses an ideal and safe work environment to protect the health of the staff and visitors.

Identify hazardous elements like chemical, physical, radiological, and biological in the workplace
Inspect and evaluate all equipment, practices, and procedures in accordance with safety legislation and government regulations
Ensure that the companys rules and policies are followed, while working on a health and safety project
Report all critical emergencies, accidents, staff complaints to the management, and investigate such cause
Coordinate and provide necessary training in the areas of safety like first-aid, fire drills, accident, etc.
Maintain good relations and coordination with the staff, management, and external parties to maximize healthy environment and minimize risks
Lead and assist colleagues at all levels in carrying out health and safety measures

Basic Job Requirements
BA/BS + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
BS Safety or Engineering
OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course (30-hour preferable) within the last three years
Competency in the following areas: Excavation, Scaffolding, Fall Protection, Hazardous Energy, Confined Space, and Rigging
Literate in Microsoft Office package
Ability to obtain a security clearance is desired
Must be willing to travel