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Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $1.5 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team. Job Description: Responsible for providing field support services and assisting Safety Manager, Construction Manager, supervisors and team members, and subcontractors with the implementation of Site-Specific and Client Safety and Health policies and procedures. Regulatory compliance, and continual improvement of the overall performance of the project in a manner that is consistent with the Company's Core Values. Position is site-based at the Lemay Wastewater Treatment Plant and involves the multi-year construction of a new Fluidized Bed Incinerator building valued in excess of $400 million dollars. Expected workweek is approximately 50 hours a week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing and eliminating injuries, illness and other incidents in a manner that effectively ensures the attainment of business unit targets and objectives. Provide training and education to Company, JV and Subcontractor personnel regarding safety and health requirements including site specific training, toolbox talks and safety moments. Support pre-job safety planning and construction coordination meetings to anticipate and plan for potential hazards and problems prior to start of jobs and tasks, and develop emergency response plans for projects. Develop work safety and health plans on time in a fast-paced environment. Initiate, coordinate and lead safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of Site Specific Safety Plan and procedures. Independently initiate, perform and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections and/or behavioral observations throughout the project's operations and communicate and facilitate the implementation of corrective and preventative actions. Assist in the investigation and review of injury, illness and general liability incidents. Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence. Provide updated information to team members regarding updates to company or regulatory requirement changes. Self-identify team members, JV partners and subcontractors that need assistance, training, or support meeting the Site-Specific safety and health requirements. Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to Company safety policies and procedures. Serve as a point of contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including but not limited to OSHA, when the Safety Manager is not available. Partner with JV Staff and all stakeholders to foster a positive safety culture and working relationships. Communicate with Regional Safety Manager to make aware of ongoing challenges and needs. Education and Experience: Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience. Targeting 8+ years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred, with experience in the aforementioned project types a strong plus. However,all experience levels will be consideredwith corresponding changes to the role (i.e. title, responsibilities/deliverables) to align with the career trajectory of the candidate. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: K