EnSafe is looking for a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) to work full-time as a consultant at one of our client's construction sites in New Haven, Connecticut. This position will start with a 6-month assignment with a potential extension of up to 2 years for the right candidate.

Hours, M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM EST, 40-hour work week.

What We Are Looking For:

A skilled Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) who can offer adept technical support and ensure safety compliance across construction projects. The ideal candidate has a thorough comprehension of OSHA regulatory and compliance standards and applies the standards through toolbox meetings, training sessions, audits, and documentation. Their primary responsibilities will include enforcing our client's Health and Safety Plans and providing vigilant safety oversight to facilitate large-scale construction endeavors.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Responsible for daily morning debriefs with subcontractors.
• Tracks completion of weekly Construction Inspection Forms and gathers data for reporting based on information found during inspections.
• Part of a team that creates new site documentation including, but not limited to: LOTO Procedures, Toolbox Talks, Machine Guarding, Confined Space, and other client Technical Standards.
• Assists with all orientation and training to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Gathers and organizes data for reports.
• Ensures that the site and Corporate Safety Data Sheet database are updated.
• Assists with audits, assessments, surveys, etc. of the various Health and Safety programs such as Excavation, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, PPE, Rigging, Cranes, etc.
• Assist in maintaining record keeping for near misses, first aid, property damage, and incidents beyond first aid.
• Collect and file all permits and JHAs submitted to the General Contractor.
• Performs daily construction tours of the site to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Provides timely feedback to the internal customer or Environmental concerns or safety issues brought up by internal customers.
• Attend training for EPA and OSHA for personal development if requested.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• 5 years of work experience in construction and occupational health and safety
• OSHA 30-Hour
• Accredited CHST from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically the 1926 Standard
• Working knowledge of health and safety hazards associated with various environmental and construction-related activities, such as working around heavy machinery; excavation and trenching; electrical and mechanical systems; tools; crane rigging/lifting; heat stress; confined spaces; elevated work; hazardous and toxic contaminants; flammable and combustible materials; demolitions; hot work; etc.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

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