KOMAN Construction (KC) is growing! We are currently seeking a dedicated and self-motivated professional to apply their skills and experience as a Construction Safety Officer. All construction sites are generally prone to accidents and thus safety at the construction site cannot be compromised. This position has the difficult task of ensuring workplace safety, using thorough knowledge of all laws and regulations concerning construction and site safety. The main responsibilities are supporting and providing direction to both Site employees and the Construction Manager on Safety matters, taking the lead to identify and correct if required, any hazard assessments or provide safety training if lacking, hosting safety meetings with subcontractors and vendors that are on our Construction Sites.

Essential Functions:

• Provide safety support and leadership to all employees
• Provide safe working conditions for all workers, sub-trades and visitors on/around the site
• Enforce all established safety regulations and safe work practices
• Recommend disciplinary action when necessary to ensure compliance with the rules
• Ensure that trade workers are oriented with the site and it’s safety regulations
• Provide instructions to workers on safe work procedures (i.e. How to use personal protective equipment as appropriate, e.g. hard hats, vests, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety-toed boots or other items deemed necessary)
• Provide educational training and seminars to all employees
• Provide support and administrative assistance on safety-related compliance projects, safety oversight, Accident Prevention Plan (APP)
• Correct physical conditions, which are liable to cause or have caused accidents
• Undertake the investigation of accidents, incidents or near misses to determine the underlying causes. Complete the necessary forms to document these incidents immediately
• Conduct regular on-site hazard assessments. Identify hazards and unsafe work practices and provide recommendations on how to eliminate these issues
• Work in cooperation with other project supervisory personnel to determine procedures for dealing with safety violations.
• Provide weekly safety reports to the Safety Manager
• Assist in performing compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety and Safety Policy.
• Ensure daily and weekly safety meetings are preformed and documented for all site employees and subcontractors
• Cooperate with the rest of the team in order to achieve common objectives.
• Set a good example, demonstrate a positive safety attitude and abide by the Safety Code of Ethics.
• Report any anticipated loss of work time to Management as soon as possible after an injury has occurred
• Maintain and encourage good housekeeping on all job sites
• Responsible for the daily administration of the Safety Program
• Post all Safety bulletins, Safety posters and Safety rules and regulations
• Ensure that pertinent safety inspections/reports are submitted as required
• Ensure that corrective action is taken whenever deficiencies are identified
• Conduct in house safety training
• Keep up with current knowledge of safety literature, regulations and codes or practice
• Review accident reports to stay informed and up to date on safety issues
• Review and implement safety manual

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, or commensurate experience, in a technical field will be given strong consideration
• Current EM-385 certification strongly preferred
• OSHA 10 or 30 preferred

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years’ of direct safety experience (at least one within the construction industry).
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook is required.
• Proficiency with Software Systems: Dropbox, Procore, RS Means Etc.
• Strong computer skills including scheduling software and Microsoft Office products

Join the winning team today!

KC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.

Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i)