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Safety Engineer

St. Louis, MOOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • occupational health and safety
  • industrial engineering
  • safety engineer
  • civil infrastructure

Nice to have

  • drug screen
  • assessment

Role summary

Keeley Construction is seeking a Safety Engineer for their Civil Infrastructure Group who is willing to travel 100%. This role involves administering safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, identifying and mitigating risks, providing training, investigating incidents, conducting inspections, and managing emergency response plans. The ideal candidate will analyze safety data, assess safety equipment, and drive continuous improvement in safety processes. A Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial engineering, or a related field, along with 2 years of relevant experience, is required.

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to hire a Safety Engineer for our Civil Infrastructure Group. This individual must be willing to travel at 100%.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Support and administer comprehensive safety programs to create a safe working environment for all employees and contractors.
  • Enforce safety policies, procedures, and guidelines that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards, as well as company-specific safety policies.
  • Regularly review safety protocols and make necessary adjustments to maintain compliance.
  • Identify and assess potential safety hazards and risks in the workplace.
  • Support development of strategies to mitigate or eliminate safety risks and prevent accidents or incidents.
  • Provide safety training to employees, contractors, and relevant personnel.
  • Promote a safety-conscious culture by conducting workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns.
  • Lead investigations into workplace accidents or incidents to determine causes and preventive measures.
  • Develop incident reports and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections of facilities, equipment, and work sites to identify and address safety deficiencies.
  • Ensure that safety standards are maintained, and corrective actions are taken as necessary.
  • Develop and update emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and first aid protocols.
  • Collaborate with emergency response teams and ensure readiness for potential disasters.
  • Collect and analyze safety-related data to identify trends, areas of improvement, and opportunities to enhance safety performance.
  • Prepare and present safety reports to senior management.
  • Assess the suitability of safety equipment and personal protective gear.
  • Recommend the procurement of appropriate safety gear and ensure its proper use.
  • Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging safety technologies.
  • Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in safety processes and procedures.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial engineering, or a related field.
  • 2 years of experience supporting similar responsibilities as listed above.

    • All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection and pre-employment drug screen. EOE/AA M/F/Disabled/Vet

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