Safety Advisor

Description

SMG is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.

SMG seeks a local Safety Advisor – Construction in Austin, Texas 

The key function of a Safety Advisor is to put safety at the forefront of their job, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible when it comes to change and travel. The Associate in this role will work in a construction environment. This person will be responsible for working with multiple clients/projects around the Austin area and parts of Texas. Projects may include commercial/industrial construction safety oversight, airports, conduct trainings, etc. 

Overview of Job Responsibilities

• Travel to different job sites and work with multiple clients
• Site safety observations, including documentation of findings
• Review site specific safety documents
• Assess and evaluate adequacy of safety programs
• Conduct and lead safety meetings
• Develop and deliver, presentations, data collection 
• Must be able to create reports, run safety metrics, and use other software programs
• Conduct Job Hazard Analysis
• Conduct trainings
• Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law, the Owner, and contractors
• Provides incident management and support
• Documentation and Report preparation
• Conducts Contractor program reviews

Requirements

• Five plus years of construction safety experience
• Previous experience consulting in construction safety is preferred 
• Experience reviewing safety programs and running reports 
• BSCP Cert preferred - CSP, CHST, STSC, etc.
• An Associates degree or higher in safety or related fields is preferred
• First-aid/CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
• OSHA 30-hr Construction
• First Aid/CPR

Physical Demands of the job may include

• Moving about long distances
• Ascending/Descending stairs and ladders
• Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period
• Working in extreme weather
• Being exposed to loud noises
• Wearing personal protective gear correctly

Join an elite group of Safety Professionals! SMG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.