Title: Specialist I, Construction Safety
Reports to: Manager, Health & Safety
Location: Lansing, MI.
LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com
Summary
The Construction Safety Specialist ensures safety and health compliance at our construction sites, a safe work environment, ensuring adherence to regulations, and upholding safety standards. Expertise will be essential in preserving the well-being of employees, clients, and contractors. The Construction Safety Specialist will have the responsibility, authority, and knowledge necessary to create and implement site-specific Safety Plans, oversee safety compliance, and conduct safety audits at construction sites.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of current and future construction and renovation sites
- Ensure that all safety and health regulations and guidelines are followed on the construction sites
- Identify potential safety and health hazards and take steps to mitigate potential hazards
- Identify, mitigate, and track recurring construction issues and communicate them to the EHS team management
- Track and complete all required permits as needed on all construction and renovation sites
- Conduct daily site visits regularly during construction including: preconstruction walks, audit the “daily pre-task meeting” process for accuracy and depth, in-progress visits, and attending status and coordination meetings and report progress to the EHS team
- Assist in Incident Investigation of all project incidents and ensure proper records are completed and submitted
- New Hire Orientation, visitor contractor safety training
- Participate in any external safety inspections conducted on all projects
- Must be flexible to work off shifts as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or Environmental Health & Safety required or equivalent relevant experience
- Preferred in one or more of the following: Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Associate Constructor (AC), Certified Professional Contractor (CPC), Certified Safety Manager Construction (CSMC)
Experience
- 1 to 3+ years of experience in managing new-construction and remodeling projects
Skills
- Knowledge of construction methods and technologies
- Ability to adapt to unforeseen changes and plan for the accordingly.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of construction worksite safety practices i.e. LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space, Aerial Lifts, PIT, Walking Working Surfaces, HAZCOM, Incident Investigation, Fire Prevention, Permitting etc.
- Verbal and written skills to interact with many stakeholders, such as client, HQ, EHS management, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Knowledge of hazard assessments and job safety analysis
- MS Office Suite
Benefits Overview
- 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family
- 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
- Employer supported childcare/babysitting programs
- Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays
- Opportunity to grow in diverse work environment with a global company
- 401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match
LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO
