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Looking for an opportunity to make a lasting mark on future generations and the communities they call home? Search no further, HEI has been an unrivaled contracting leader for over 50 years, with operations in Colorado, Carolinas, and Texas.

As a top-heavy civil construction company, we are dedicated to transforming landscapes across these regions, and we want you to join our team. With a relentless focus on safety, people, quality, and production, we tackle diverse projects that range from roadways and bridges to water infrastructure and environmental restoration.

Our team is comprised of highly skilled individuals, just like you, who are ready to put their best boot forward. Get ready to unearth your true potential and dig into the exciting world of HEI Civil!

HEI Civil Texas is seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to join our team in Austin.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily environmental and safety audits.
• Inspect and examine all health and safety-related complaints, workplace accidents, outbreaks of diseases, the spill of hazardous toxins or poison.
• Search for physical, biological, and chemical workplace hazards.
• Investigate the construction site to ascertain equipment, production, and material processes do not pose a safety or health hazard to employees, work guests, and the general public.
• Work closely with the site superintendent to identify potential hazards before work begins daily.
• Follow industry, company, site-specific and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety policies and standards.
• Conduct a 10-minute site walk once every hour during the workday.
• Write daily reports and send safety journals to Safety Manager on an hourly basis.
• Document the site condition and safety through pictures to be submitted with hourly journal.
• Submit safety observations as needed (positive and negative)
• Attend and review daily JHA meetings.
• Observe and monitor all subcontractors’ safety on-site.
• Report all items to the Safety Manager and follow-up as Safety Manager directs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate excellently in both oral and written format.
• Profound knowledge of industry standards and regulations (OSHA)
• Good organizational and record-keeping abilities – the ability to maintain good records of all safety-related activities.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Must possess at least one of the following Certifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST)
• Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
• Graduate or Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction (STS-C)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in EHS discipline or EHS related field

Must successfully have completed at least one of the following in the past 3 years:

• NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma (EU and Asia)
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry Outreach Training course (US)

Education and Experience:

• Education: High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in construction safety

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Office-based work with varying temperatures.
• Occasional travel to jobsites with fluctuations in weather.

Job Type: Exempt, Full-time

Salary: Based on Experience

Benefits (available after waiting period):

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Six Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Employer paid private FAMLI through Principal
• 401K with a discretionary match
  
• $10,000 company-paid life insurance
  
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, and Colonial supplemental insurance 

How to Apply: To apply, please visit our careers page at https://texascareers.heicivil.com/ The acceptance of applications is ongoing. We only accept online applications. For questions, please reach out to our Human Resources department at TXhr@heicivil.com.

What Safety means to us! Our unwavering commitment to safety creates the foundation for a rewarding career, where your well-being is our top priority. Experience a company that invests in advanced safety protocols, providing you with the tools and support needed to excel while ensuring your security. At HEI, every employee has the power to halt any job site if safety concerns arise. Join our team and become part of a workplace where your voice matters.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based upon the needs of the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans: HEI Civil 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.

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