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Site Safety & Health OfficerThe Opportunity:.Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging, land reclamation and beach nourishment services in the United States, and the only U.S. dredging company with significant international operations. With the largest and most diverse dredging fleet in the US, Great Lakes serves a wide range of customers including the US Army Corps of Engineers; state, local and foreign governments; and private companies both international and domestic. Headquartered in Houston, TX, GLDD has more than 200 pieces of dredging plant located strategically throughout North America and in various locations throughout the world. We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Site Safety & Health Officer. This position is 100% field based. Work assignments will be located throughout the United States and will require a 17About the Company:Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 135-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free? (IIF?) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF? culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.Responsibilities:Implement and support the project site safety, health, and environment requirements put forth in the Company’s Safety Management Program.Guide and support the Project Management Team in all aspects the company’s safety culture of Incident & Injury (IIF) throughout the project.Need working knowledge of the contract specifications and support the project with the execution of all safety, health, and environmental issues.Monitor onsite construction activities through audits and observation, documenting deficiencies, and corrective actions.Participate in project progress meetings and stay abreast of task scheduling to ensure that potential workplace hazards are discussed and safe work practices planned.Assist and guide Site Supervisors in preparation and execution of education and training of safety work practices.Prepare a weekly safety report summarizing your daily activities, training and near miss and incident summary.Conduct new hire safety orientations, familiarization walk-a-rounds (vessel and project) and assist with implementation of the ‘Green Hat’ training program.Participate in pre-shift meetings and conduct/review site hazard assessments with both crew and project management.Liaise with the appropriate Division Safety, Health & Environmental Manager, as necessary, to address project safety, health, and environmental compliance issues.Requirements:Must have knowledge of OSHA and ANSI rules and regulations for construction.Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or related field.Able to research and interpret federal, state, and local rules, regulations and law pertaining to safety and environmentalMinimum of five years of experience in construction safetyMust have OSHA 30 training certificateAbility to coach and influence project team in safety management.Effective public speaking and presentation skills, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback.Proficient in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety-related software programs.Valid driver’s license required.Valid TWIC card.BenefitsCompetitive salary and bonus program.401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants’ 401(k) accounts based on company’s annual performance.Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vison, Life and Disability insurance plans.Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected category.","