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HSE/OCIP Advisor (Lebanon, IN)
SMG is seeking an HSE Advisor with OCIP experience in Lebanon, Indiana.
The HSE Advisor position will provide leadership for all aspects of the site Contractor Health, Safety and Environmental (CHSEMP) program, including the following
- Performance of event investigation and meeting reviews as required in Contractor HSE Advisor & Environmental Management Program (CHSEMP) documents.
- Administration of claims management for all contractor-related events on the projects.
- Completing at least five documented field observation reports per week and ensuring accurate field observation documentation is entered into the tracking database.
- Translation of field observation findings into a summary format, including trend analysis.
- Facilitation of pre-bid and pre-contraFacilitate needed.
- Lead meetings from an HSE perspective and inform contractors/vendors in attendance of HSE requirements.
- Attendance at progress or contractor meetings as requested.
- Complete process verifications to indicate conformance to the CHSEMP process.
- Assisting Owner employees during the Contract Firm HSE Qualification process.
- Prepares and provides reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action to appropriate customer personnel.
- Ensures work activities are performed in alignment with OSHA and state regulations.
Requirements
- A degree in Environmental Health and Safety or a related field.
- 5 to 10+ years of related work experience.
- Experience with Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP).
- Ability to interpret and apply in practice, construction, and environmental information from all codes, standards, regulations, Federal and State laws, and applicable regulatory documents.
- Experience and a general understanding of industrial hygiene applications and process contractor HSE Advisor management requirements.
- Capable of providing contractor HSE Advisor support to various trades/services, including (but not limited to) facility maintenance, laboratories, housekeeping, and project construction.
- Have thorough knowledge of lead/asbestos regulations and hazardous waste handling.
- Prior experience/knowledge of risk management, statistical methods, and behavior-based contractor HSE Advisor concepts.
- Prior experience in program development and technical writing.
- Working knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with statistical control methods.
For more information visit HSE/OCIP Advisor.
Safety Training Specialist (Indianapolis)
SMG is seeking a local Safety Training Specialist – Construction/Manufacturing in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The key function of the Safety Training Specialist 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 with multiple clients in a construction/manufacturing setting. The will be a full-time trainer for SMG U.
Overview of Job Responsibilities
- Deliver SMG U training programs for both Construction and General Industry
- Provide OSHA 10 & 30-hr for Construction and General Industry
- Provide HAZCOM Fall Protection and Confined Space Training
- Provide Trenching & Excavation Training
- Provide proper use of PPE Training
- Provide Hotwork training and much more
- Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law, the Owner, and contractors
- Documentation and Report preparation
Requirements
- Ten plus years of construction/manufacturing safety experience
- Five plus years delivering safety trainings
- A degree in safety or related fields is preferred
- Bi-Lingual – English/Spanish
- OSHA 500/501 Certification
- Fall protection Trainer Training preferred
- Confined Space Rescue Trained
For more information visit Safety Training Specialist.
Safety Professional (Boggstown, IN)
Safety Professional
Beaty Construction, Inc. has an opening for an experienced safety professional with a background in heavy civil construction preferred, but not required. The safety professional works closely with other members of the safety department to implement organizational safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Knowledgeable in OSHA Standards.
- Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
- Plans and conducts safety training to include but not limited to:
- OSHA 30
- Confined Space
- Fall Protection
- PPE
- Scaffolding
- Defensive Driving
- Forklift
- Aerial Lift
- Rigging/Signaling
- Flagger
- Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and assists in the preparation of material and evidence.
- Assist with drug testing program.
- Write safety plans, JHAs and JSAs per client protocol.
- Assist with completing safety prequalification’s for clients and contractors.
- Confidence to intervene when you notice any unsafe activity.
- Become a reliable safety source for field personnel.
- Conduct regular jobsite and work area inspections. works with crews to effectively eliminate any hazards found and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
- Support and expand our safety culture to not only new but existing employees.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 Years of experience in the construction industry in a safety position. (preferably in heavy civil)
- Has competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and salesmanship skills.
- Punctuality and attention to detail.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead and teach a team.
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Preferred experience with reporting to safety auditing databases such as Avetta, ISNetworld
- Clean Driving record
For more information visit Safety Professional.
EHS Advisor – Owner’s Rep. (Indianapolis)
SMG is seeking an EHS Advisor – Owner’s Rep in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The EHS Advisor will develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with various groups within the company to help foster a World Class Safety Culture.
Overview of Job Responsibilities
- Conduct Construction Site Audits
- Execute Construction Site Safety paperwork
- Facilitate Project Safety Orientation
- Lift Plans (Create / Review)
- LOTO, Confined Space Training, Trenching
- Develop an Escalation Procedure for incident reporting (need support on the project side)
- Hot Work Permits – Facilitate and execute
- SPA’s / JSA’s
- Develop KPI’s
- Work with the Site EH&S team
- Conduct daily safety walks
Requirements
- A degree in Safety or a related field
- 7+ years of related work experience
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work weekends
- Familiarity with ProCore
For more information visit EHS Advisor – Owner’s Rep.
Safety Advisor (Indianapolis)
SMG is seeking a local Safety Advisor – Construction in Indianapolis, 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 will be a long-term project with the potential of lasting 5-10 years in duration with working on/in multiple buildings onsite. This person will be primary Safety Rep for the subcontractor overseeing controls installation.
Overview of Job Responsibilities
- Site safety observations, including documentation of findings
- 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
- Oversee up to 20 employees
Requirements
- Three plus years of construction safety experience
- A degree in safety or related fields is preferred
- Previous experience with installation of controls/electrical/HVAC is a plus
- First-aid/CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
- OSHA 30-hr Construction
- Competent person for
- Powder actuated tools
- Excavation and trenching
- Cranes
- Underground construction
- Fall protection systems
- Scaffolds
- Fireproofing
- Hoisting and rigging
- Confined space
- Energized electrical work
For more information visit Safety Advisor.
ASSP Foundation Scholarships
Since 1990, the ASSP Foundation has awarded more than $6 million in academic scholarships and professional education grants to occupational safety and health students and professionals working towards their educational goals.
For the 2023-2024 program year, the ASSP Foundation awarded $295,000 in academic scholarships to 99 students within the occupational safety and health field, preparing for their careers or looking to supplement their careers with additional college coursework.
The Central Indiana Chapter is proud to announce the following Chapter members as recipients of the ASSP Foundation Scholarship, funded by ASSP Central Indiana Chapter, in memory of Jim Kriner.
Subin Han – Scholarship Amount $3,000
Purdue University
Doctorate Degree Program: Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health
Jacob Malone – Scholarship Amount $2,000
Purdue University
Bachelor’s Degree Program: Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health
Future Leaders Golf Outing Scholarship Recipients
Proceeds from the 2024 Future Leaders Golf Outing provided four $3,000 scholarships to Central Indiana Chapter Student Members. Congratulations to our recipients!
Christian Bourbai – Indiana State University
Cordelia Nettey – Indiana State University
Comfort Turkson Indiana State University
Elias Yasha Yelenik – Indiana University
The 2025 Future Leaders Scholarship application is due by December 1, 2025.
For more information visit https://centralindiana.assp.org/download/8012/?tmstv=1723746240.
Fire Safety Month Coloring Contest
Thank you to the children of several of our Chapter members for submitting your coloring sheet for Fire Safety Month. Participants will receive a gift card from the Chapter.
For our next contest, send a picture of yourself, family or co-workers participating in a fire safety/prevention activity. The winner will receive a $50 gift card.
All entries must be submitted by November 1 to asspceu@gmail.com. Only one entry per ASSP member, the winner will be announced in the November newsletter.
2023 GOVERNOR’S WORKPLACE SAFETY AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Central Indiana ASSP Chapter congratulates these Hoosier employers on their recent accomplishments.
Education and Outreach Award – Gaylor Electric, Noblesville, IN
Partnership Award – Lippert Plant 50, Goshen, IN
Innovations Award – GE Aerospace Lafayette Engine Facility, Lafayette, IN
Rising Star Award – Korellis Roofing Inc., Hammond, IN
Rising Star Award – Oneal Manufacturing Services, Indianapolis, IN
For more information on the Governor’s Workplace Safety Award, visit DOL: GWSA Home (in.gov).
The Chapter also congratulates the 2023 Everyday Safety Hero Award recipients.
- Jennifer Gurtner, Channel Technician, Cardinal Glass, Fremont, IN
- John Sanders, Group Leader, Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc, Lafayette , IN
- Brandy Marsh, EHS Leader GE Aerospace Lafayette Engine Facility, Lafayette, IN
- Mary Schrock, Laboratory Technician, CountryMark Refining, Mt. Vernon, IN
- Larry Guitierrez, Site Manager/HSE Committee Chair with The Skillman Corporation, Merrillville, IN
- Josh Beckedahl, Machine Team Lead with Major Tool & Machine, Indianapolis, IN
NEWS RELEASE: Hoosier Companies, Individuals Honored for Workplace Safety, Health
IU Section Meeting
Central Indiana Chapter President Greg Anderson speaks at the October student section meeting.