Safety Engineer -

Location: Buena Park
Posted on: March 18, 2020

Job Description:

Safety engineer will be responsible for keeping people free from danger, risk, or injury in the workplace. They develop safety programs to minimize losses due to injuries and property damage. They try to eliminate unsafe practices and conditions in retail construction project including Retail Stores, 2000 seat entertainment venue and restaurants. Safety engineer will work with Project Managers and Construction Company to ensure safety at all phases of multi-million dollar retail development.

Oversees and makes decisions related to project safety, health, and environmental policies such as:

Make decisions related to work stoppage when circumstances are related to an immediate danger to life and health on a project.

Recommend and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines and procedures.

Investigate and resolve issues on behalf of Company. Communicate with project staff and subcontractors in connection with resolving field safety issues.

Provide leadership on the project and build working relationships with project staff and each Subcontractor Safety Representative to ensure proper compliance.

Enforce safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all State, Federal, Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.

Supervise and provide guidance for development of Assistant Project Safety Managers (if applicable).

Educate and advise project staff on safety guidelines and policies.

Administer the drug screening program for project.

Responsible for reducing Project Incident Rates by meeting or exceeding established BU goals.

Manage all injuries on his/her project, must accompany worker to medical clinic and be present at all follow up treatments.

Manage project safety budget (if applicable).

Manage regulatory exposures to zero citations.

Takes measures and implements the overall site safety program as required and ensures subcontractor compliance with Company standards and all applicable safety codes.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Keywords: , Buena Park , Safety Engineer -, Engineering , Buena Park, California