Health & Safety Specialist

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun and accountability.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are a top priority at C&S. We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

We are looking for a passionate Occupational Health and Safety Specialist to continue to build upon C&S's model of continuous improvement. This position will help foster a culture of safety amongst an array of specialized service groups providing engineering and construction services to clients in both the Construction and General Industry. The H&S Specialist will coach and educate team members; audit construction project locations and compile comprehensive reports of findings; assist engineers, architects, and construction crews with OSHA compliance; ensure that safety equipment required on project sites is available to the employees who need them; and provide relevant training to employees. They will also work to ensure that safety standards and guidelines are consistently met.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of the Company's safety policies and programs and make suggestions for revisions as needed to maintain its compliance with applicable regulations.
• Accomplish job site safety audits using a database and work with site supervision and project managers to correct identified hazards.
• Investigate and track incidents, accidents, and near misses for trending analysis.
• Work with managers and supervisors in managing hazardous working conditions and eliminating unsafe employee activities. Investigate and recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures and operations to minimize potential hazards.
• Assist in the implementation and coordination of the safety training programs. This may include employee orientations, specific program trainings, monitoring and assisting in weekly safety meetings, supervisor trainings, and hazard awareness trainings.
• Collect reports required for records and evaluations of performance of Safety and Accident Prevention Programs.
• Ensure employee understanding of and compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all sub-contractors' employees comply with jobsite safety rules and regulations.
• Carry out other such duties as assigned or requested by the Director of Safety and Health.
• Attend meetings and conferences required by the company, and other organizations considered advantageous to the company's interest.
• Local travel required.

Required Education & Experience

• OSHA 30 hour in construction or degree in related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of construction safety experience.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant standards, legislation, codes, and guidance.
• Relevant professional certifications.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Products.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability in taking ownership and initiative of responsibilities and executing them to meet company needs.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to enhance the commitment to and enthusiasm for a safe work environment throughout the Company.
• Have a valid driver license

Estimated Compensation Range: $75,000 - 95,000/year*

*Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies, operating for more than 50 years, is a national planning, design and construction firm with more than 500 employees and growing. C&S Companies delivers critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability and transportation.

Our headquarters is in Syracuse, NY with offices in New York State, California, Arizona, Ohio, Michigan, Florida and Pennsylvania.