With over 30 years of experience, OBR Cooling Towers strives to provide exceptional services to clients nationwide. Our company specializes in services like custom engineering, inspections, mechanical equipment services, corrosion protection, steel component repairs, thermal upgrades, structure replacements, and new tower construction.

The OBR Cooling Towers Safety Specialist (SS) is responsible for overseeing and enforcing all safety measures on an active construction project. The SS inspects work areas, materials, equipment, and employee work habits to ensure that everything follows OSHA regulatory guidelines and company procedures. This person is responsible for making changes to improve the safety of the workplace. The SS ensures that the Safety Policies created by OBR are followed. This person provides safety expertise and OBR safety program support in areas including employee, client, and facility safety, incident and accident investigations, OSHA regulatory and other licensing compliance.    The Safety Specialist will demonstrate strong leadership skills, ensures that job sites are planned & executed as safely as possible. The SS will assist with executing OBR’s overall risk and safety strategy. The Safety Specialist must work closely with the OBR Safety Manager, Company Leadership, Site Superintendents, Site Formen, project management, and customer EH&S groups to meet or exceed customer expectations. Position may require travel depending on job locations. 

ROLES/TASKS OF THE POSITION 

• Stays up to date on state and federal occupational safety regulations. 

• Identifies health and safety hazards. 

• Assist OBR project management and field construction personnel with safe work process, development, and enforcement, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Task Hazard Analyses (THA) and Safe Work Procedures as required. 

• Learn, understand, and enforce OBR safety procedures at jobsites. 

• Maintain required safety documents/files. 

• Monitor a program for reporting and investigating “near miss” situations. 

• Conduct safety audits/inspections of OBR work crews at customer facilities. 

• Conduct internal safety inspections to identify potential risks and/or hazards. 

• Work with the Safety Manager and leadership to identify trends and sustainable corrective actions. 

• Participate in safety investigations and audits, as required by OBR Safety Manager and customer Safety Representatives. 

• Assist in conducting and organizing on-site safety meetings and working with OBR field leadership to ensure OBR personnel compliance. 

• Provide professional safety expertise to support OBR employees, subcontractors, and customers through project completion. 

• Serve as primary point of contact in the admin of risk and safety policies and procedures and programs’ safety needs and concerns. 

• Assist with executing the organizations overall risks and safety strategy 

• Willing to continue educational training for the position. 

• Become familiar with OSHA 29 CFR 1920 and 1926. 

• Perform other duties as directed. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma, or equivalent 

• Associate's degree in occupational health and safety, Management, and/or a minimum of 1 year of experience in a health and safety role. 

• OSHA 30-hour construction training  

• Knowledge of Windows-based applications; must possess good written communication skills 

• Certification in CPR and First Aid 

• Blood Borne Pathogens training 

• Silica Competent Person 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate details of safety procedures clearly to employees. 

• Demonstrates detailed knowledge of OSHA guidelines. 

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills 

• Exhibits ability to think practically and creatively to implement the best safety practices.  

• Responds quickly and efficiently to emergency situations. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of the specific tools and equipment used in the workplace. 

• Always exercise caution and alertness.  

• Possesses strong problem solving and analytical skills. 

• Ability to travel for extended periods at a time. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical restrictions to perform the essential functions. 

• Climbing (stairs and structures)  

• Standing on your feet for extended periods 

• Ability to pass a pulmonary fit-test 

• Ability to sit for hours to complete computer-based training 

• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy 

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

• Outside or in a plant environment; may be exposed to all weather conditions. 

• Hazardous chemicals are typically produced or stored in location close to Work area. 

• Physical Demands 

• Standing 

• Walking 

• Sitting 

• Climbing 

PREREQUISITES / REQUIREMENTS 

• Negative 10 panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test 

• Valid Driver’s License 

• Proof of U.S. citizenship 

• Score of a 2 or less in a DISA background screen 

As an OBR Cooling Towers team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive Salary: A salary commensurate with experience and performance, with potential for bonuses and raises.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. OBR pays the medical premium for employees!
• Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Health Savings Account: OBR contributes to employee’s HSA.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and workshops.
• Life Insurance: Voluntary coverage for employees and their families. OBR also provides employees with Life Insurance.
• Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental Injury: Voluntary coverage.
• Per Diem, Mileage, and Gas: For those that travel and fall within OBR policy.