Job title: On-Site Safety Professional – Public Rail System – NYC Metro
Company: Gallagher Bassett
Job description: IntroductionJoin our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You’ll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
OverviewGallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services. We help businesses grow, communities thrive and people prosper. We live a culture defined by The Gallagher Way, our set of shared values and guiding tenets. A culture driven by our people, over 40,000 strong, serving our clients with customized solutions that will protect them and fuel their futures.OverviewGallagher Bassett Technical Services is seeking a qualified environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professional to become a valued member of our Safety & Health team. The ideal candidate for this position must be a proactively motivated individual with the ability to manage projects and deliver quality consulting services with minor supervision.This Safety Coordinator position is a long-term contract-based full-time position overseeing safety operations related public rail system corridor infrastructure project. The Safety Coordinator(s) shall exclusively be responsible for safety matters related to the Work Site for which they are assigned to and shall not have any other responsibilities associated with the Contract.Pay: $40-$55/hr. depending on experience level.
How you’ll make an impactResponsibilities
- This position will report directly to Director of Field Operations (NY Metro Area).
- Implement and enforce applicable safety and security Programs in accordance with all federal, state, local, and our customer’s demands.
- Oversee and manage all site activities that relate to safe work practices.
- Review project engineering designs and plans.
- Ensure our Clients’ subcontractors perform all required actions and duties as it relates to system safety compliance; fire/ life safety; safety training; required safety certification; emergency procedures, plans and drills; and any other related risk management compliance.
- Experience and understanding of the construction work being performed and all Safety/security implications related to rail system operations.
- Perform daily safety inspection report audits and related testing and verification of system readiness. Coordination of Safety personnel for construction or build-out projects/activities.
- Manage the supply and deployment of PPE to field personnel.
- Coordination of Safety related items with the General Contractor’s office.
- Familiarity with and environmental regulations and guidelines and workplace hazard controls; and ability to provide recommendations to reduce potential workplace hazards.
- This position requires the ability to work early morning (A.M.) and late shift (P.M.) work hours, including weekends and holidays.
About YouRequired Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of excavation, tunneling, civil utility and public rail system construction experience.
- Successful completion of the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health (29 CFR 1926) Course.
- Competent to instruct and provide training/instruction on-site personnel as needed.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree OR High school diploma with an additional 5 years of professional experience.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) preferred, but not required.
- Previous professional EHS consulting experience and familiarity with tunneling and civil/public rail system construction work.
- Successful completion of the 40-hour NYC-Department of Buildings Site Safety Manager Course.
- Bi-lingual or multi-lingual communication skills.
- Located in the NYC Metro area.
Behaviors:
- Ability to negotiate client properties including walking, climbing, lifting, and standing.
- Ability to work independently to deliver on a timely basis with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills to participate in multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize assignments and prepare daily/comprehensive reports.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret collected data/information, apply appropriate occupational safety and health standards/regulations, and offer recommendations for improvement.
- Strong understanding of regulatory, professional, and industry standards and practices.
- Proactive attitude and customer service focus.
- Computer competency in Microsoft Office (MS) products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
Compensation and benefitsOn top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
- And more…
We value inclusion and diversityApply to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements and Pay Disclosure StatementInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.Powered by JazzHR
Expected salary: $40 – 55 per hour
Location: New York City, NY
Job date: Wed, 07 May 2025 07:40:38 GMT
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