Job description
BNA was selected to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the CAD$5.7 billion (approximate US$4.4 billion) Gordie Howe International Bridge project for Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA).
When completed, the bridge will be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America. The project includes a bridge and border crossing spanning the Detroit River and connecting Detroit, Michigan, U.S., and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, by linking Interstate 75 and Interstate 96 in Michigan with the new extension of Highway 401 (Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway) in Ontario. The scope also includes building new, state-of-the-art ports of entry on both the U.S. and Canadian sides of the Detroit River as well as improvements to existing infrastructure in both Michigan and Ontario.
The Safety Advisor will be accountable to work closely with the project and subcontracted employees to ensure compliance with regulations, safe work practices and procedures. Position will be responsible for safety and emergency response, reporting to the Canadian Safety Lead.
Responsibilities/Scope of Work
- Position will be a salaried position working on a rotational basis. Extended hours may be required on occasion. Must be flexible to work on a team rotational schedule
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the safe execution of construction activities through safe work planning, rescue plans, inspections, and audits
- Provide incident response and investigation to determine root cause and corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with legislation, site policies, and standard operating procedures
- Prepare Job Hazard Analysis, and other work place plans such as emergency response plans, fall protection, traffic control, permit to work
- Mediate health and safety issues to resolution
- Inspect project work areas and recommend corrective action
- Promote a safe and inclusive culture
- Participates in the development of standards, procedures, practices and provides in-field coaching and training to personnel
- Participates in toolbox meetings, safety meetings, pre-activity meetings, incident reviews, and emergency response exercises
- May perform other duties as assigned
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in construction industry or similar fast paced/high hazard role
- Ability to coach non safety personnel
- Ability to work with limited supervision and to be proactive
- Ability to work with others as a multidisciplinary team
Additional information:
- Full-Time position
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Hours of Work: 7am-4pm but must be open to work afternoons, rotational and on-call requirements
- Extended work hours might be required.
Project provides relocation package
Full-Time
Location: Windsor, ON
Must be open to working afternoons (3pm-11pm) estimated
Notice to Candidates:
To be Considered Candidates:
Basic Job Requirements
- Strong verbal communication skills, ability to effectively engage craft, supervisors, and management
- Hands on heavy civil construction in field environment
- Demonstrates competency in Safety Management Systems and safety-based behavior as part of safety culture
- Marine experience preferred
- Professional accreditation in safety, health, or emergency response preferred
- Proven self-motivated, team player with a positive attitude
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Valid G class or F class license
Preferred Qualifications
Requisition Number
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CEO: David E. Constable
Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.fluor.com
Year Founded: 1890