HSE Specialist

We are seeking a HSE Specialist for assignment in Omaha, Nebraska. The selected candidate will be responsible for the enforcement of Health and Safety Plans and for providing safety oversight and support for large-scale construction projects at Offutt Air Force Base.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

** This position requires a current OSHA 30-Hour and Construction experience **

- Work with our on-site lead, construction managers, project management and contractors to manage the overall construction effort

- Conduct safety surveys at a variety of workplaces to identify and evaluate non-compliance with safety and occupational standards

- Evaluate safety management effectiveness and recommends to management measures to control hazards and potential hazards

- Prepare reports and analysis of circumstances, actions taken and recommendations made for modifications in the accident prevention program

- Provide feedback information concerning the effectiveness of the control measures to management with recommended modifications, indicated by the analyses

- Conduct follow-up surveys to evaluate management effectiveness in controlling hazards and to assure management recognizes its responsibility and role in the program

- Perform safety oversight for multiple job sites ensuring requirements of the Area/Resident Office’s Safety Plan are followed and implemented as well as all pertinent provisions of EM 385-1-1 

- Review and/or develop Job Hazard Analysis for project activities

- Investigate accidents and reviews accident reports to ascertain facts and identify contributing causes in order to prevent reoccurrence

- Devise mechanisms to reduce the degree of hazard where it is not possible to eliminate the hazards

- Communicate with multiple parties including USACE staff, contractors, subcontractors, regulating agency staff and others as needed to gather and relay requirements as necessary

- Attend construction activity preparatory meetings

- Review and assess contractor safety plans and activity hazard analysis (AHA) for multiple projects

- Alert USACE and client officials immediately of life safety issues that may require halting of activities

- Input safety reports into RMS daily reports

- Revise and update the Area/Resident Office's Safety Plan

- Develop safety training presentations and guidance as requested

- Background in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety or a related field

- A valid Drivers License

- 10+ years of experience in Construction and Occupational Health and Safety

- A current OSHA 30-Hour

- Working knowledge of OSHA and EM 385-1-1 regulations

- Working knowledge of health and safety hazards associated with various environmental and construction-related activities, such as working around heavy machinery; excavation and trenching; electrical and mechanical systems; tools; crane rigging/lifting; heat stress; confined spaces; elevated work; hazardous and toxic contaminants; flammable and combustible materials; demolitions; hot work; etc.

- Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be able to wear respiratory protection

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