Branch Safety Supervisor

Description

PCI is seeking aBranch Safety Supervisor for its operations based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

This individual will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist the branch with implementing and administering PCG and client accident prevention plans, policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the company and client safety reports, statistics and documentation are submitted in a timely manner.
• Provide safety technical expertise and support to the branch.
• Promote safety procedure and safe work practices.
• Lead in the investigation of work-related injuries, illnesses and near-miss incidents.
• Enforce corrective action to prevent the recurrence of hazardous conditions or behaviors.
• Practice timely and accurate accident reporting.
• Review all accidents and investigation reports.
• Act as liaison between the company and client as it relates to site safety management.
• Assist in identifying, correcting and mitigating routine and non-routine safety and health hazards.
• Counsel and coach workers to gain compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, and client’s site-specific requirements.
• Provide safety resources for workers.
• Identify, anticipate and evaluate potential safety health hazards.
• Conduct daily job site inspections and periodic audits to establish and evaluate the level of compliance.
• Establish annual branch and project safety goals.
• Evaluate and approve safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPO).

Requirements

• Must have at least 3 years' experience working in construction safety
• Must have a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, a related discipline, or comparable work experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as they are taught
• Strong customer service skills and an ability to build lasting client relationships
• Must have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with an ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Ability to prioritize projects and daily activities
• General knowledge of trade tools, equipment, and materials used in the construction industry
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and other relevant regulations and construction safety standards

• OSHA 500 certification
• Construction Health and Safety Technician(CHST) or Certified Safety Professional(CSP)
• Good communication skills
• Motivated self-starter willing to take initiative
• Demonstrated strong work ethic through internship or labor experience in the field
• Positive attitude and ability to work in team environment
• Work well under pressure and deadline
• Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught.
• Ability to plan and organize your day as well as assigned projects
• Able to work with customers, building strong relationship
• Ability to work with field leaders to develop safety solutions and mitigate field safety challenges

Preferred Credentials / Experience

• Train the trainer – MEWP, Hazwoper, First Aid / CPR
• Five (5) years of safety experience related to scaffold, industrial cleaning, asbestos abatement, interior systems, insulated metal panels, municipal cctv & cleaning, demolition, and insulation

• OSHA certification
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus 
• Training experience is preferred