CONSTRUCTION_SAFETY_INSPECTOR_6-16-26.docx

Construction Safety Inspector

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for implementing and maintaining safety and health for WSSC Water Contractors. This position provides onsite day to day support within WSSC WATER at various locations. Performs incident prevention inspections, observations and investigations in compliance with regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Conducts safety audits on various types of WSSC Water Contractor activities.

· Review Contractor Safety and Health Programs, procedures, training, and any other documentation that is needed to complete the project.

· Prepares internal safety audit reports in a timely manner and provides them to Contractor Safety Manager and Pipeline Construction Management.

· Reports IDLH concerns to Pipeline Construction Inspectors/Management and Contractor Safety Manager as soon as possible to inform Contractor of issues and to potentially stop work.

· Conduct and/or review accident investigations to determine accident causes and recommend corrective action to be taken to prevent similar type accident(s) in the future.

· Meets with Contractor Safety Manager and Pipeline Construction Management as needed to discuss status of current projects and contractors.

Position Function:

· The Construction Safety Inspector will be stationed at a WSSC Water Facility, will report to the Occupational Health and Safety Office and work directly with Pipeline Construction Division, Facility Design & Construction Division, and Utility Services Department.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Provide any safety related support requested.

· Respond to safety related emergencies, including afterhours and weekends.

· Assist Managers and Supervisors of Pipeline Construction Division and the Contractor Safety Manager with the implementation of all State Safety and Health Regulations as well as WSSC Water Safety Program.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

· Thorough knowledge of occupational safety concepts, requirements and methods to accomplish set goals;

· Considerable knowledge of the OSHA, MOSH, NIOSH, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ACGIH, Safety and Health regulations and standards;

· Ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend solutions within the parameters of industrial principles;

· Ability to make timely judgments and recommendations on safety related matters, i.e., excavations, construction, vehicle operation, use of chemicals, etc.;

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Possess a valid driver's license;

· Read and interpret water and sewer plans;

· Lift up to 50 lbs.; and

· Maintain certifications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial hygiene, Fire Protection, or related from an accredited college or university and

· Three (3) of experience associated with an environmental safety and health program; OR

· High School diploma or equivalent and

· 7 years of experience associated with an environmental health and & safety program ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Possession of a valid driver's license.

· Construction Safety and Health Technician (CSHT) Certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or other nationally accredited association.

· ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association) Temporary Traffic Manager Certification.

· State of Maryland Temporary Traffic Control Manager Certification.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

· Vehicle with safety beacon lights to access all WSSC Water Contractor Job Sites.

· Computer needed to compile, maintain and submit inspection reports and communications between WSSC personnel and contractors.

· Mobile phone for communications between WSSC personnel and contractors.

PREFERENCE(S):

· OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer for Construction or General Industry Safety Specialist