Safety Engineer

Who is OHLA USA ?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come.

We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Safety Engineer in the Greater Chicago Area.

The Safety Engineer assists with the development and implementation of the site safety programs and collaborates with project staff to promote a safe and compliant work environment.

• Assist in the development of the project site safety program
• Establish and conduct jobsite orientation for every new employee for the project and administer and record their participation in the orientation program and issue identification to those employees completing the orientation program
• Attend all initial meetings with the Project Staff and Subcontractor representatives to clearly define their role within the confines of the Project Safety Program
• Establish and conduct regular (weekly) safety meetings with project staff.
• Ensure and maintain a log of each toolbox safety meetings held with their employees
• Review each Subcontractors Safety Program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the project Safety Program requirements
• Conduct regular (daily) jobsite and work area inspections
• Conduct formal weekly jobsite inspections and complete the safety checklist noting safety violations and corrective actions
• Record, notify and prepare written report of any violations or unsafe practices to direct hire employees or Subcontractors for immediate correction actions
• Stop at once any violation or unsafe practice
• Assist Project Superintendent in establishing and implementing safety procedures including evacuation and fire control procedures
• Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports
• Establish and maintain all required job safety records
• Conduct a monthly overview safety meeting
• Assist the Claims Manager in the management of claims
• Attend Project Staff Meetings to brief the staff on safety issues on the project and coming from the company and to keep informed of the progress of the job