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Construction Safety Officer, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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Join a construction team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation Environmental Solutions (CNES) specializes in comprehensive construction project planning, management and execution. Customers count on CNES for design-build and design-bid-build construction management, including pre-construction services, estimating, scheduling, general contracting, program and project management, and quality control and safety management. It’s a team who can handle every detail – a team of experts, like you.
Cherokee Nation Environmental Solutions is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Summary:
The Construction Safety Officer will be responsible for site safety and support the Site Superintendent, Construction Manager and Quality Officer with managing multiple trades on construction projects and maintaining quality control.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the Following:
In conjunction with Superintendent, inspects the jobsite for safety violations and documents said violations.
Conducts or participates in weekly safety meetings and safety inspections as outlined in the safety manual.
Responsible for all safety reporting on the job site and to the corporate safety manager.
Responsible for ensuring all site workers are properly trained and have the knowledge to work safely on our job sites
Responsible for providing daily safety briefings for site workers.
Reviews Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) and conducts routine safety meetings and inspections
Support the Site Superintendent/Construction Manager as needed
Serve as project Site Safety Officer
Provide support to interpret the contract documents to ensure complete conformance with plans and specifications.
May support the project manager and/or site superintendent when directing subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction.
May support the project manager/site superintendent when working with subcontractors to resolve complaints and grievances within work force.
May confers with superintendent, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
May assist the quality officer in implementing the quality control management system.
May assist in the inspection of work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
May assist in developing the most economical and schedule sensitive installation procedures.
Abides by safety rules and regulations.

Supervisory/Management Authority:
This position will not have supervisory or management authority

Education and/or Experience:
A minimum of ten (10) years of combined experience including degree and field experience with five (5) years continuous safety experience in supervising/managing safety programs or conducting hazard analysis

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must currently hold the OSHA 30 or EM385-1-1 40 certificate
Specific education or training in the following areas is a bonus: Asbestos Abatement, Concrete Masonry, Formwork/Shoring, Confined Space, Excavation/Trenching, Soil Classification, Electrical/LOTO, Equipment/Machinery, Fall Protection, HAZCOM, HAZMAT, Industrial Hygiene, Lead Compliance, Mold Remediation, Scaffolding/Ladders Underground Construction Welding/Cutting etc.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contract documents, blueprints, specifications, engineering reports, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients, subcontractors, or employees of organization.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
Possess knowledge of all facets of ground up building construction.
Computer skills are required.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows applications including Microsoft Office . Experience with Microsoft Project 2007, Prolog Project Manager and/or USACE QCS is preferred.
Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak the English language.
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must be able to pass a background investigation and a drug screen.
Must have construction safety experience. Completion of an OSHA Construction 30-hour course is mandatory. Must be familiar with 29 CFR 1926.Must have strong knowledge and working familiar with EM-385-1-1 Currently CPR Certified preferable
Federal Government experience with the following agencies: NAVFAC, WHS, DOD, BIA etc

Work Environment:
Mix of indoor and outdoor work environments.

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CNB offers discretionary annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. CNB offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans for regular full-time employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law.

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