SMG is seeking a local Safety Advisor for Construction in Lebanon, Indiana – Day Shift

The key function of a Safety Advisor is to put safety at the forefront of their job, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible when it comes to change and travel. The Associate in this role will work in a construction environment. This project is scheduled to last for a year or longer. This person will be working 6 days a week. 10 hours per day.

Overview of Job Responsibilities

• Site safety observations, including documentation of findings
• Must be able to create reports, run safety metrics, and use other software programs
• Conduct Job Hazard Analysis
• Represent the contractor in progress meetings
• Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law, the Owner, and contractors
• Conduct New Hire Orientations and safety meetings
• Provides incident management and support
• Documentation and Report preparation
• Conducts Contractor program reviews

Requirements

• Five plus years of construction safety experience
• BSCP Cert preferred – CSP, CHST, STSC, etc.
• A degree in safety or related fields is preferred
• First-aid/CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
• OSHA 30-hr Construction

For more information visit Safety Advisor.

SMG is seeking a Bilingual Safety Advisor in the United States to work fully remote. This position will administer the VERO contractor safety qualification program and ensure continued success for owner clients and contractors in the VERO platform. The Qualification Advisor is a representative of VERO and the owner clients and will assist the contractors through the qualification process to ensure owner clients are informed of the qualification status and risks associated with the contractor working on their behalf.

This position requires a bilingual candidate who speaks English and Spanish fluently.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Ability to work independently on various stages of the sales process, from prospecting to presentations
• Review contractor-written safety programs and audit against specific client requirements
• Review contractor OSHA logs
• Review lost time and recordable incident rates
• Make recommendations for contractor qualification based on safety requirements outlined by the client
• Conduct annual requalification of contractor firms
• Keep clients properly informed of contractor qualification activities and status
• Operate as a VERO subject matter expert and field questions from the contractors and owner
• Communicate with contractors directly throughout the qualification application process to address any gaps in the information provided
• Create and foster a positive user experience for qualifying contractors through clear and effective communication
• Ensures qualification audits are completed promptly to reduce the risk of project delay
• Serves as a liaison between the contractor and clients as necessary and escalates qualification compliance issues to the client if necessary

Requirements

• Ability to speak English and Spanish fluently
• Ability to work fully remote in the United States
• A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or a safety-related field is preferred
• Thorough knowledge of construction safety and local, state, and federal regulations
• Five years of experience in reviewing safety programs
• Knowledge and at least five years of experience in OSHA’s Recordkeeping Standard (29 CFR 1904)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

For more information visit Bilingual Safety Advisor.

We’re looking for a dedicated and experienced Health and Safety professional to lead our plant’s safety initiatives. In this role, you’ll provide leadership, direction, and expertise to ensure compliance with OSHA and local regulations while driving best practices to improve operations. You’ll be the go-to expert for all things health and safety, making a tangible difference in the lives of our employees and the success of our plant.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and coordinate all health and safety training and audits for employees
• Responsible for interpretation of and compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements relating to health and safety issues as well as interfacing with same during inspections and investigations
• Collaborate with Plant HR to manage Workers Compensation cases/issues regarding employees, third party administrators, state agency requirements, company attorneys and management; submit timely documentation/reports as required
• Monitor and ensure accident/incident investigations completed and appropriate follow-up/corrective actions implemented
• Provide health and safety guidance as well as monthly, semi-annual and annual performance statistics/ metrics to management
• Responsible for record keeping of training and workers compensation medical, audits and compliance documents
• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date written health and safety programs
• Complete occupational safety and health reporting required by federal and state regulatory requirements
• Assist Knauf Environmental team as needed to ensure environmental compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain Knauf’s compliance with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) records by initiating the review process for all new chemicals coming into plants; arrange data entry and audit systems to maintain records
• Monitor Knauf’s compliance with federal and state regulations regarding plant activities
• Notify state agencies as required of any health and safety events or non-compliances
• Drive the highest level of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
• Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.

Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in health and safety or related field preferred 

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience working with occupational health and safety regulatory issues
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an industrial manufacturing facility 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of industrial hygiene and safety, occupational health and hazard communication
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements
• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
• Ability to communicate effectively across the organization
• Ability to quickly analyze information and make pragmatic decisions that will benefit the organization
• Ability to educate and train others in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

For more information visit Health and Safety Manager.

SMG is seeking a Construction Safety Advisor for our Insights Team in Central Indiana.

The key function of a Safety Advisor is to put safety at the forefront of their job, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible when it comes to change and travel. The Associate in this role will work in a construction environment.

This person will travel to different client sites throughout the state of Indiana.

Overview of Job Responsibilities

• Site safety observations, including documentation of findings
• Safety program review/development
• Visit Construction clients to perform site audits and assessments
• Provide training
• Administer Safety Partner Program to multiple clients
• Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law, the Owner, and contractors
• Provides incident management and support
• Documentation and Report preparation

Requirements

• Four plus years of construction safety experience
• A degree in safety or related fields is preferred
• CSP, CHST, STS-C is preferred but not required
• Experience reviewing safety programs
• Experience providing training and site audits
• First-aid/CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
• OSHA 30-hr Construction
• OSHA 510 preferred 

For more information visit Safety Advisor.

SMG is seeking a local Safety Advisor – Owner’s Rep in the Indianapolis/Lebanon, Indiana area. 

Overview of Job Responsibilities

• The SMG Advisor will provide leadership, insight, and recommendations for improvement from an HSE perspective.
• Help drive initiatives, take ownership, and set target dates for program enhancements.
• Manage the HSE roadmap, which outlines program initiatives, ownership, start dates, and more.
• Complete verifications/self-assessments to indicate the level of conformance to the client’s HSE program/policy.
• Advisor to make formal recommendations to the Business Area and the HSE and Environmental Management Team for program improvements.
• Meet with management and key stakeholders on a scheduled and/or as-needed basis.
• The SMG Advisor will demonstrate to the Business Area the efforts underway to lead the HSE program and the progress made on Business Area-driven initiatives.
• Ensure active participation in relevant Business Area HSE Committees.
• Conduct field observations and evaluate for trends.
• Development and maintenance of leading and trailing HSE metrics.

Requirements

• 5+ years of HSE/EHS experience
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, HSE management systems, risk assessment, and incident investigation. 
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or industrial operations
• Experience developing HSE roadmaps and strategic plans, managing HSE initiatives and timelines, conducting audits and compliance reviews.
• Degree in Safety or related fields 
• Experience working directly with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and leading HSE programs

For more information visit Safety Advisor/Owner’s Rep.