Area Safety Manager at Dragados USA in Riverdale, Maryland

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the running of the project in a safety capacity: ensuring we are following safe procedures and keeping everyone out of harm's way.


• Leverage internal and external resources to administer policies and procedures consistently across the project, functions, and locations (areas and segments).


• Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems, and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action.


• Making sure project follows safety specifications mandated by contract, state, and federal agencies.


• Making sure work environment is safe environment for all employees.


• Effectively develop and apply the core skills to the job.


• Assists or gives safety training for individuals on site.


• Meets expectations on attendance and punctuality.


• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• Minimum 10 years EHS work experience, with 5 years in similar industry.


• Preference given to Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and/or Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)


• 24-hours formal safety training in past 5 years.


• Bilingual Speaker (English/Spanish) preferred


• Must have a valid driver's license.


• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.


• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job


• Ability to interact professionally with employees and clients of various levels.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Understanding of OSHA regulations.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.