Safety Professional

WORK LOCATION: Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago (U.S. Embassy) 

PROJECT DURATION: 48 MONTHS WITH EXPECTED FOLLOW-ON WORK WITHIN THE DoS PROGRAM

The Port of Spain New Embassy Compound project includes New Office Building (NOB), Support Annex (SPX), Main, Consular, and Service Compound Access Control (CAC) buildings, Utility Building (UTL), Recreation Facility (REC), Marine Security Guard Residence (MSGR), Staff, Visitor, and Official Parking, Perimeter Wall, and Site Improvements on 11.1 acres lot.

• Functioning as a Construction Safety and Health Officer (CSHO), providing OBO with professional expertise, advice, and guidance relating specifically to construction project site safety and health issues, including all phases of building construction operations, including site development, excavation, foundation, superstructure, exterior walls, mechanical systems, electrical, and interior finish work
• Ensuring contractor and sub-contractor compliance with governing OBO construction safety regulations
• Assuring contractor compliance with U.S. Department of State and local host country construction safety and health rules and regulations at the project site
• Inspecting, assessing, and reporting on construction contractor safety programs at the project site to ensure OBO safety and health requirements are being properly implemented
• Providing advice and direction to OBO/Project Director, developing, implementing, and managing Injury/Illness Prevention Program and directing and coordinating the participation of OBO, the General Contractor and Post within that program, and creates or modifies safety policies
• Conducting regular safety inspection of facilities, worksites, equipment, work practices, and safety devices to ensure compliance with required workplace safety standards and regulations
• Reporting findings to management and recommending changes to establish safe work conditions; may compel cessation of work in order to address potential imminent hazards monitors changes and/or makes follow-up inspections
• Overseeing and monitoring contractor compliance with safety and health provisions of the construction contract, through daily on-site inspections to evaluate the effectiveness of the contractor’s safety program to comply with OBO requirements
• Ensuring that qualified, competent persons have been designated at the project site to conduct scheduled sanitation and health inspections of food service, mess facilities, toilets, washrooms, and change areas
• Applying procedures and guidelines to eliminate or control hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment, and machine operations that may lead to injury of persons and/or damage to property
• Providing advice to avoid construction accidents
• Ensuring the effectiveness of emergency evacuation plans in case of fire or other emergencies
• Ensuring that OBO, Port of Spain, and contractor plans are tested and evaluated to ensure effectiveness
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Maintaining proper documentation to conform to OSHA record-keeping requirements
• Reviewing contractor safety programs and periodically performing site inspections as needed to ensure safety of construction sites
• Investigating serious accidents and/or incidents of injury or property damage at worksites to ascertain cause and need for corrective action
• Developing and implementing measures and strategies to prevent their recurrence
• Advising as to the keeping of records and coordinating the compilation of information necessary for Risk Management files and reports
• Serving as safety resource to OBO and assists in complying with safety standards
• Providing consultation, guidance, and technical assistance on matters related to workplace safety and security, including assisting in the development of OBO-specific safety manuals and forms and advising of proper record-keeping requirements
• Establishing standards and developing controls or work processes specific in order to minimize or eliminate hazards and maintain consistency with safety policy, disseminating information as appropriate
• Developing a working knowledge of all technical requirements of project
• Providing Quality Assurance for ongoing construction projects
• Reviewing contractor submittals and evaluating design calculations and data
• Reviewing the contractor’s monthly pay request accurately to represent the work performed by the Project Contractors
• Maintaining project logs for RFIs, Submittals, Quality Assurance Inspections
• Evaluating proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implication, making recommendations to the Project Director
• Coordinating the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders
• Preparing monthly progress reports and attending meetings to summarize project status, with emphasis on engineering
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the Project Director 

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD 

• An associate degree along with a CSP, CIH, or CHST certification and a minimum of seven years of experience required on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value to the project supported by this Task Order
  • Design office experience shall not count toward an employee’s experience
  • Overseas experience is preferred
• Must have Final Secret, Interim Top Secret (TS), or Final TS security clearance issued by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of consideration
• Knowledge of International Codes required
• Experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI)
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations (i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) required
• Possess a current OSHA 40 hour construction safety certification

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SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

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Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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