Associate Safety Specialist - Mineral, VA

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Job Title: Associate Safety Consultant

Location: Mineral, VA

About the role:

We are excited to present this opportunity to a mid-level EHS professional who wants to work within a team of high-performing Construction EHS Professionals in the Mineral, VA area. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys tackling complex problems to find the best solution(s). We want a confident, communicative leader who rises to the challenge to promote safe daily work practices. We’d love an individual who shows initiative and enjoys collaboration, because our best work doesn’t always come from one person alone. Do you find yourself poking holes in processes in order to make a program stronger? Do you have a desire to expand your career? This role may be perfect for you!

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to large-scale construction projects by initiating and attending meetings, performing site walks, and ensuring contract requirements are in place

• Perform construction safety field audits and field data collection using a variety of system platforms such as Predictive Solutions, Construct Secure, etc.

• Analyze worker health and safety data for negative and positive trends

• Educate various stakeholder groups on EHS requirements and best practices

• Collect data, create timely reports, and communicate trends from field inspections to stakeholder groups.

• Observe work practices onsite and strive to create solutions that optimize employee health and wellness at all times

• Ability to coach craft worker personnel on OSHA/Client requirements and expectations

• Well versed with Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint (knowledge of Excel Pivot Tables is a plus)

• May deliver technical training and lead meetings with client and trade partner EHS professionals

• Ability to develop training programs and slide decks for construction EHS topics

• Lead meetings as the representative from EHS

• Build programs in collaboration with the greater EHS team 

• Lead incident investigations to drive future improvement, safe conditions and work practices

• Possess a willingness to continuously learn about new and established processes – be enthusiastic!

• Have ability to both lead and take direction – ask questions!

• Be a self-starter and show initiative

• Previous experience as a Construction EHS Owners Representative is welcomed

• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience required.

To be successful in the role, you will have: 

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred to support technical understanding in construction and EHS applications.

• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience required (7 years minimum, if no degree has been obtained)

• A strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local EHS regulations in dynamic construction environments

• A solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to assess risks, identify improvements, and implement corrective actions with minimal supervision

• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth through continuous learning, certifications, or formal training related to construction safety, risk management, or environmental compliance

• Willingness to pursue and ability to obtain advanced safety certifications such as the Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

What we offer:

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of 20-days annual leave, bank holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(K) with company contribution, short-term and long-term disability, maternal leave, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.  

The salary for this position can range from $95,000 - $105,000 annually; actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's competencies, level of experience, education, location, divisional budget and internal peer compensation comparisons.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.
 
Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.