Site Safety and Health Officer / Quality Control Manager

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions that provide reliable power and modernize infrastructure. Since 2000, we have served as a trusted partner to public and private sector customers across North America, the UK and Europe, delivering over $15 billion in solutions and contracting more than 5 GW of energy resources.

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Position Overview:

Ameresco is looking for a Site Safety and Health Officer / Quality Control Manager (SSHO/QCM) to work on a project we have with Veteran Affairs in Yuma, Arizona. The project will be 2 years in length.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the Site-Specific Safety Plans and Activity Hazard Analysis for assigned Business Unit projects.
• Ensure compliance to all Safety Policies and adopted Standards.
• Ensure personal protective equipment meets applicable EM 385 1.1 requirements and employees are trained on proper use.
• Conduct Safety Audits of assigned project sites ensuring work is being accomplished safely, and occupational health is not compromised.
• Safety training of all personnel assigned to project.
• Conduct project safety inspections with follow-up inspections of any open items.
• Review Subcontractor safety qualifications and attend Pre-Construction Meetings.
• Creation and evaluating activity hazard reviews.
• Regulatory compliance with EM 385 1.1 and Ameresco standards and conducts accident and incident investigations.
• Development and Implementation of Corrective Action Plans.
• Work with project supervision to create safety solutions to safety problems.
• Foster and maintains a positive safety culture for the project personnel.
• Maintain all safety certifications as required by contracts.
• Conduct quarterly safety meetings for Project Staff.
• Produce Safety Reports of activities performed.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, co-workers, supervisors, and management.
• Lead Incident/accident Investigations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Occupational Safety & Health Engineering or similar Field
• Minimum of 5 years construction industry safety experience on similar projects, ability to effectively communicate safety within a project team
• An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years with training for competent person status for at least the following 4 areas of competency: Excavation; Scaffolding; Fall protection; Hazardous energy; Confined space; Health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents
• Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification
• EM385-1-1 40-Hr. Safety Certification
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification
• NFPA 70E certification for flash training
• CQC Certification

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other basic computer skills.
• Must be organized, proactive and have proven experience in OSHA Compliance.
• Skillful communicator in both verbal and in written communication.
• Excellent writing skills with proper grammar.
• Ability to travel frequently
• A great listener who can communicate professionally and in an open and positive approach.

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