Safety Engineer

W.E. O'Neil Construction Company • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 1w ago

Come join W.E. O’Neil Construction Co. as a Safety Engineer. You will support the Safety & Risk Team with reviewing corporate safety and health standards and procedures in compliance with OSHA and company requirements.

Our Values and Culture

W.E. O’Neil is a nationally ranked construction industry leader that applies vision and innovation to today’s design and build challenges. We turn top-tier technology and thoughtful leadership into trusted solutions for our clients. We Value People. We Build Dreams.

The heart of our brand is our exceptional team and the great relationships we’ve built since 1925. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are deeply invested in both our client’s and employees’ success. Our vibrant and collaborative culture drives us. We celebrate growth, achievement and personal milestones. Leadership is fully engaged and accessible. There’s a synergy that’s intrinsic to all we do. We’re truly One Team.

General Description

This position will allow you to be a part of large construction projects to promote and ensure effective safety operations by conducting safety inspections, administering investigation training, communicating incident prevention, and achieving our safety goals. Support daily field operations, working directly with construction crews and subcontractors, ensuring that projects are completed on safely.

Duties And Responsibilities

Develop a zero-injury safety culture on each assigned project
Conduct weekly documented jobsite safety inspections
Identify project trends and execute proactive safety initiatives to eliminate incidents
Assist with incident investigations on projects and act as a resource to our project teams
Plan and coordinate an overall occupation safety and health program for employees.
Identifies conditions which create hazards for workers, and the public.
Works with project team to eliminate unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Coordinates and implements safety trainings and employee onboarding.
Acts as a liaison between management and field employees on Health and Safety items.
Assures compliance with Company safety policies and OSHA safety standards.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Possess a bachelor’s degree in health and safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related field at an accredited university.
2-3 years of Construction experience can substitute the bachelor’s degree requirement
Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals
Very strong work ethic with the willingness to travel
Ability to travel to specified construction projects in and out of the Chicagoland area.
Capable to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding
Ability to lift objects at least 50lbs
0-1 years of experience is great, however, candidates who have an interest in all things’ safety are encouraged to apply. We will train.

W. E. O’Neil Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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