Great Lakes Dredge & Dock - Jobs: Site Safety & Health Advisor

SITE SAFETY & HEALTH ADVISOR

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is the largest provider of dredging, land reclamation and beach nourishment services in the United States, and the only U.S. dredging company with significant international operations. With the largest and most diverse dredging fleet in the U.S., Great Lakes serves a wide range of customers including the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers; State, Local and Foreign Governments; and private companies both international and domestic. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, GLDD has more than 200 pieces of dredging plant located strategically throughout North America and in various locations throughout the world. We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Site Safety & Health Advisor. This position is 100% field based. Work assignments will be located throughout the United States and will require a two week on and one week off rotation. International assignments are also possible.

Responsibilities

Implement the project site safety and health requirements put forth in the Company's Safety Management Program
Guide and support the Project Management Team in all aspects of the company's Incident & Injury Free Safety initiative
Be 100% familiar with the requirements of the contract specifications and ensure compliance with all safety, health and environmental issues
Make daily inspection rounds to observe and guide personnel in safe work practices and methods
Participate in project progress meetings and stay abreast of task scheduling to ensure that potential workplace hazards are discussed and safe work practices planned
Assist and guide Site Supervisors in preparation and execution of Weekly Tool Box Safety Meetings
Prepare a weekly safety report summarizing your daily activities, training and near miss and incident summary
Assist Site Management in conducting new hire safety orientations, familiarization walk-a-rounds and implementation of the "Green Hat" training program
Participate in pre-shift meetings and guide the crews in preparation of Job Safety Analyses
Liaise with the appropriate Division Safety, Health & Environmental Manager, as necessary, to address project safety, health and environmental compliance issues

Requirements

Minimum of three years of continuous construction safety experience within the past 5 years is required
Must have OSHA 30 training certificate. Other formal classroom training in safety related coursework within the last 4 years is a plus
Must possess good oral and written communication skills
Computer proficient
Valid driver's license required
Extensive travel is required. Rotation schedule is 14 days on and 7 days off for domestic dredging projects

Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with experience & qualifications
Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and LTD insurance plans
401(k) program that provides 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions, immediate vesting and profit-sharing contributions by the company based on company's annual performance

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer