Safety Specialist

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Safety Specialist to join our team on a Design Build Project in Radford, Va.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conducting Safety Inspections and Audits
• Maintaining Parsons Safety Policies through the administration of the Project Safety Environmental and Health Plan (PSHEP)
• Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification
• Conducting Work Site Training and Education
• Investigating Incidents and Accidents
• Ensuring Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, EM 385 1-1)
• Collaborate with Client, Base Personnel, and Contractors to promote an effective and proactive Safety Culture.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Relevant experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction industry safety or general industry safety, with experience supervising or managing safety programs, conducting hazard analyses, and developing controls. 

• OSHA 30-hour training: Completion of the OSHA 30-hour Construction or General Industry safety class, or equivalent formal training. 

• 40 Hour EM 385-1-1 training

• Continuing education: 8 hours of documented safety training annually. 

• Knowledge of safety regulations: Strong understanding of OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and relevant local, state, and federal safety regulations. 

• Communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders and lead safety training sessions. 

• Problem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and develop effective solutions. 

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What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Professional Certification (CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, STS)
• Competent Person Designation in LOTO, Scaffolding, Fall Protection, Excavation

Physical Requirements:

• Physically we must be able to climb ladders and into man-lifts.

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.  

• Able to work dayshift and/or Saturdays based on project requirements

• Exposure to working outdoors in all-weather condition. 

• Ability to Relocate to Radford, Va. or the surrounding area.

• Must wear appropriate PPE when performing tasks. The list of PPE shall include hard hats, safety glasses, safety toed boots, gloves, high vis vests, and other relevant protective equipment.

• Ability to speak and read English.  

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $29.95 - $52.40

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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