Forbes Bros. Group of Companies

Safety Advisor - Construction

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies  •  Salt Lake City, UT (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

FB Timberline (FBTL) is seeking an energetic Safety Advisor (Full time, Permanent) to support our dynamic team based out of Salt Lake City, UT This position requires an individual that is able and willing to travel to various project sites and at time inter-state travel may be required.

The Safety Advisor will travel to various project locations in the and will work closely with the project operations team to promote compliance of safety procedures and protocols and improve safety standards in the field. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and team building skills, including the ability to lead by example, build consensus, actively listen, and engage/influence employees at all levels.

FB Timberline has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer:

  • Competitive wage
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • 401k plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Company vehicle, gas card, laptop and phone
  • Flexible work environment
  • Annual boot allowance and other incentives (e.g. PPE, FR clothing)
  • Family orientated working environment
  • Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
  • Provide guidance to field employees and foreman on the proper/safe execution of work tasks according to client and company standards.
  • Act as a change agent in the transition to a Zero Injury/Occupational Illness culture.
  • Assist Workers, Supervisors, Managers and Leadership in performing hazard assessments, workplace inspections, incident investigations, and assessing compliance to applicable legislation and internal/customer protocols.
  • Development of health and safety performance measures and implementing the FBL HSE Strategic Business Plan.
  • Lead or support: Tailboard meetings, HSE training and orientations, corrective actions, and Project/HSE Business Plan initiatives
  • Work with our clients to complete: Project Safety Plans, Hazard/Risk Registries, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and HSE Audits.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to address HSE related issues.
  • Collaborating with field employees, supervisors and managers to identify and execute opportunities for continual improvement.
  • Work closely with Operations Management in managing aspects of HSE including incident prevention, training compliance and addressing concerns.
  • Report on all incidents, client HSE concerns and regulatory involvement to the H&S Director and Operational Management.
  • Develop job safety analysis and safe work procedures as required.
  • Actively engaging workers and supervisors by having a focused field presence to improve safety performance and address concerns.
  • Leading by example, continually showing support of the client and company HSE initiatives
  • Perform other tasks related to this function as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

  • Minimum three (3) plus years of experience as an HSE practitioner in the construction industry. Experience in electrical utility (Transmission, Distribution, Substation) construction work environment, strongly preferred
  • Knowledge/experience with HS&E Management Systems and audit tools including Certificate of Recognition (COR) and OHSAS 18001
  • Able and willing to travel to various project sites and office locations
  • Have and maintain a valid driver license and acceptable driver abstract
  • In compliance with Client and Project/Work site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening

FB Timberline is a subsidiary under the Forbes Bros USA Inc. umbrella. Forbes Bros USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted.

In compliance with Client and Project/Work site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies

About Forbes Bros. Group of Companies

Forbes Bros, incorporated in 1977, has grown to become one of North America’s largest privately-held utility construction contractors. Forbes Bros has expanded from its original base of operations in the province of Saskatchewan across North America. Over that period Forbes Bros has grown geographically as well as through acquisition. Forbes Bros has acquired four powerline construction companies; RS Line Contr. Co in 1997, Interlake Powerline in 2014, Timberline Construction in 2017, and Titan Electric Inc in 2018. Forbes Bros has also diversified its operations with several acquisitions over the last several years; Summit Telecom and HPS Hydrovac Services in 2016 and Bullet Boring in 2017.

Forbes Bros currently has its head office in Edmonton, Alberta with Canadian corporate offices located in Prince Albert (SK), Winnipeg (MB) and Toronto (ON). Our US operations have offices Rapid City (SD), Williston (ND), Casper (WY), Seattle (WA), Salt Lake City (UT), and Salem (UT).

Forbes Bros fleet management team has the experience and capability to meet the needs of multiple large-scale transmission projects simultaneously. With over 2500 pieces of owned construction equipment including 6 full sets of stringing gear, an experienced team of field mechanics who are deployed on every project, and 6 major repair shops across North America, Forbes Bros is capable of surging up to meet any project size or timeline.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Edmonton, CA
Year Founded
1976
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