Site Safety Specialist

Looking to join one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the United States? Join our team! Ahern has an exciting opportunity for a Site Safety Specialist located in Omaha, NE. We consistently rank as one of the top specialty contractors in Wisconsin, are in the top 15% of specialty contractors across the US, and have received several regional workplace excellence awards over the years for our outstanding commitment to our employees. Building our first-class reputation didn't happen by chance. It has developed since our inception in 1880 through our commitment to top-notch business practices, continuous improvement, and dedication to our number one asset: our employees. You owe it to yourself to find out what Ahern has to offer!

How you will contribute:

This is a great opportunity to perfect your leadership skills by helping to ensure work is completed in a safe, compliant, and reliable manner. This position will work closely with the project leadership team not only as a Safety leader, but as a partner in the project's success. You will be surrounded by highly skilled trade people on the frontline looking to work together with a supportive and influential team member.Specific accountabilities will include monitoring compliance with safety policies, procedures, plans, and regulatory compliance requirements; building engagement in preventative safety activities (leading indicators); training and communication; inspections/audits; incident investigation and management.Strive to become an instrumental team member that adds value by identifying areas for improvement and continuing to build the safety culture. Work alongside customers and members at all levels of the organization by providing top-notch customer service.

What you need to qualify:

Ahern will help make the most of your Bachelor's degree in an Occupational Safety program (related field), and three to five years of experience or equivalent experience and competency.You can stand out above other candidates by demonstrating the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment. A commitment to providing exceptional customer service, possessing strong written and verbal communication skills, and being able to execute tasks with a great amount of detail will be crucial. You will need to possess the ability to lead and influence the safety culture within our worksite locations. Candidates must be a proactive problem solver, be able to identify hazards, and assess risk prior to incidents occurring. Candidates must be willing to travel.

What's in it for you?

Ahern extends our commitment to excellence by passing a significant amount of profits back to employees through bonus programs, a generous 401K match, and a health benefits package that ranks in the top 20% nationwide. Ahern understands that our employees have diverse needs, which is why we provide a variety of rewards to support employees and their families at every stage of life. Our offerings include financial planning, work-life balance initiatives, family support resources, wellness programs, and essential insurances.

Additional Benefits Include:

• Hybrid and/or flexible schedules
• PTO with an opportunity to buy additional time off
• Parental leave (maternity and paternity)
• Full-service Mental Health resources
• Fitness centers/reimbursement programs
• Education assistance and personal development programs
• Employee training programs and advancement opportunities

Ahern is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages veterans, women, minorities, and disabled individuals to apply.