Safety Professional

Flippo Construction Company, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned, general and heavy civil construction contractor located in Forestville, MD. Flippo has been building infrastructure projects in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland for over 50 years. Flippo is a diverse and inclusive organization with a "team" culture fueled by our employee-owners. We offer competitive pay and benefits that include Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with match, medical/dental/vision Insurance, paid time off (PTO), employee assistance program, life/AD&D Insurance, long term disability insurance, and paid holidays.

We are seeking a Safety Professional to join our team. The Safety Professional is primarily responsible for communicating and enforcing the company's safety program.

Qualifications -

• Must have a valid driver's license.

• 5 years' Experience in underground utility construction. Excavations & Confined Spaces.

• Experience or understanding with local, federal and jurisdiction regulations and standards a plus. (OSHA, MUTCD, ANSI, EPA)

• Current certification in First-Aid, CPR and {OSHA 30 - Construction} preferred but not required.

Responsibilities -

• Perform daily site safety inspections.

• Recognize potential hazards. Address and recommend effective corrective actions.

• Form a positive rapport.

• Promote weekly toolbox talk information to all Flippo employees.

• Maintain and promote safety curriculum and deliver training to field crews using the Safety, Wellness, and Training Van. (SWAT)

• Purchase and maintain inventory of safety supplies.

• Conduct and participate in monthly trainings / meetings.

• File routine reports and forms.

• Assist in the Safety Awards Program and associated events.

• Monitor subcontractor safety performance.

• Be directly involved with the disciplinary action process and understand when policy is not followed.

• Investigate accidents or incidents.

• Conduct root cause analysis and present to management team.

• Work closely with insurance companies and outside representatives.

• Review Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) in the field and inform staff of current status, revisions or comments before commencement of the work.

Requirements -

• Experience in a safety related role.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must have a valid driver's license and able to meet company's driving record requirements.

• Must have effective verbal and written communication.

• Must be experienced using Microsoft office apps.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

• Must be able to pass a government background check.

• Must be able to lift 25lbs and walk on uneven terrain.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age disability status, genetic information or testing, family & medical leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.