Safety Lead - Construction Site

Who we are:

The EDAG Group is a globally leading, independent engineering services provider that combines excellent engineering with the latest technology trends.

With a global network of some 60 branches, the EDAG Group realizes projects in the Vehicle Engineering, Electrics/Electronics and Production Solutions segments. Drawing on more than 50 years of engineering experience, EDAG's proprietary 360-degree development approach has become a hallmark of quality in the holistic development of vehicles and smart factories. The company's interdisciplinary expertise in the areas of software and digitization provides it with crucial skills to actively shape dynamic transformation processes as an innovative partner.

With an interdisciplinary team of around 8,600 experts, the EDAG Group develops unique mobility and industrial solutions for customers that include the world's leading automotive and non-automotive companies. The company is listed on the stock exchange since 2015 and generated revenues of € 796 million in 2022.

This is how you will grow:

The Safety Lead will plan, implement, audit and supervise safety programs at the construction site in compliance with our corporate safety program and contractual requirements. Ideal candidates will possess a positive go-getting attitude, professional demeanor, strong verbal communication, customer focused, team orientated mindset, and strong computer / organizational skills.

• Observe, mitigate & report hazardous working conditions and unsafe behavior on the project, through field corrections, safety stand downs or work stoppages. While seamlessly communicating with our project team and Corporate Health & Safety Director
• The ability to perform safety training to our team members and trade contractors as necessary.
• Review subcontractor safety plans, which includes pre-task plans, crane lifts, steel erection, confined space, excavation work, fall protection & rescue plans. Subcontractor trades include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, steel erection, concrete installation, etc.
• Assist in the development of a detailed site/owner specific safety programs and orientation plans and work with project team for the proper orientation and tracking of all site personnel.
• Conduct work area inspections, (fall protection, excavations, ladder use, SDS, aerial lift use, hot work, hazardous materials, environmental factors, lock out/tag out, scaffolding, etc.)
• Assist in the development, review and tracking of PTPs for our Roncelli tradesmen.
• Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities. Review documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted per established procedures, and implement appropriate effective action as required.
• Lead owner and regulatory safety, health and insurance inspectors on walk through tours of our projects.
• Support site project team & Safety Director with additional tasks as assigned.

This is how you will take us forward:

• Five years of construction and/or industrial safety experience.
• Large manufacturing facility construction experience preferred.
• OSHA 500, OSHA 30, MIOSHA certifications & First aid / CPR preferred.
• Knowledge of construction and industrial safety requirements
• Thorough understanding and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company regulations including project/owner specific.
• Ability to present orientations, safety stand downs & safety training to large audiences.
• Ability to objectively investigate incidents, accidents & near misses and generate accurate and thorough reports.
• Strong computer skills. Experience with software, including ProCore, Hammertech, SharePoint, Kwant a plus