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Safety Engineer – 1/9/2011
Plote Construction Inc. is a privately owned business with more than 45 years of experience in heavy-highway contracting throughout the Chicago land area. Our accomplishments cover the entire range of projects within our industry, including roads, highways, airports, as well as land development for commercial, retail, and residential projects.
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced safety professional with a background in heavy and highway construction with experience in MSHA a plus, to join our safety team reporting to the Safety Director.
The Safety Engineer position requires extensive travel in and around the counties surrounding Chicago to inspect work sites, asphalt plants, portable concrete plants and gravel pits on a daily basis to monitor and ensure safe work procedures in the field.
Essential job responsibilities:
Develops site specific safety plans, conducts safety audits, produces safety manuals and materials, conducts investigations on incidents (injuries, near miss, property damage, etc.), performs industrial hygiene activities including, but not limited to noise and personal air sampling.
The candidate will participate in the monthly Safety Board meeting by presenting a report on safety issues found in the field that need to be addressed across the company.
This position assists in the administration of the worker’s compensation program and prepares material and evidence for use in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations.
Responsibilities also include creating and providing weekly Toolbox Talks to the foremen and superintendents.
Qualified candidates have the ability to define safety issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Further, the candidate must be able to use this information to make an informed decision on that safety issue to formulate and proceed with a corrective action plan to mitigate that safety issue.
The candidate must be qualified to conduct training for personnel on respiratory fit testing, forklift, confined space entry, first aid, flagger certification and any other safety training as needed for the organization.
This position requires solid communication and leadership skills to express issues in a clear manner in order to promote a safety culture where there is a commitment to zero accidents.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health strongly preferred.
- OSHA 30 Hour Training required, OSHA 500 Instructor preferred
- CSP preferred
Required Knowledge and Experience:
- 3+ years of construction safety related experience, with heavy and highway experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory safety issues.
- Ability to administer and implement safety programs and make recommendations to improve current safety performance.
- Knowledge of regulatory safety requirements for OSHA, MSHA, MUTCD, IDOT & EPA, including the ability to give guidance and make recommendations to address hazards and be proactive in preventing occupational injuries.
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Key Abilities:
1. Interpersonal Skills
2. Project Management Skills
3. Attention to Detail
Physical Demands
- Outdoor conditions – regularly walk on a field job site.
- Able to walk up, down and work around conveyors, asphalt plants, and concrete plants.
- Regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package including paid vacation, holidays, dental care, health care and 401(k).
Send detailed resume with salary history to:
Plote Companies
1100 Brandt Drive
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
www.plote.com
E-mail: hrdept@plote.com
Fax: 847-628-6113
Principals only, no phone calls please
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Drivers / Operators Needed in North Dakota – 9/16/2011
Plote Construction North Dakota, LLC is a major road builder along with River Aggregates, LLC, an aggregate producing facility located in Watford City, ND. The following opportunities are available in Watford City.
Heavy Equipment Operators experienced with crushers and aggregate-producing equipment.
Drivers – CDL with clear driving record required to drive semi-tractor trailers to haul aggregate materials.
Company offers competitive wage rates and overtime. Area housing provided. Pre-employment drug screen required.
Send resume to: hrdept-ND@plote.com
Fax: 847-628-6113
Or: Apply in person:
Plote Construction North Dakota, LLC
River Aggregates, LLC
100 N. Main St. Suite 2
Watford City, ND 58854
EOE/M/F/D/V
Contract Administrator 10/14/2011
As a member of the Sr. Management Team at Plote Construction, responsibilities will include Contract Administration for Heavy Highway projects.
This position requires a minimum 8 years experience in contract administration and risk management for Heavy & Highway construction projects. A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and CCM certification a plus. Extensive experience in successfully administering large complex roadway and civil site contracts while working as a professional in the construction or project management environment with projects that have exceeded $25 million in value. Experience in commercial and legal aspects of procurement. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required to support a high level of interaction with owners and other senior management.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package including paid vacation, holidays, dental care, health care and 401(k). If you are interested in working for a profitable industry leader, please send your resume and salary requirements to:
Plote Construction Inc.
Attn: HR Dept.
1100 Brandt Dr. Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Fax: (847)628-6113 E-mail: hrdept@plote.com
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