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Company: Kelly Services
Location: Athens, GA
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board

Description

Kelly Services is currently seeking a Safety Engineer for one of our top clients in Athens, Georgia.


Safety DRI Engineer Position Overview:

  • Looking for a dedicated and experienced Safety Engineer to oversee construction safety management for facility construction projects at the Athens site.
  • The ideal candidate will have relevant degrees and certifications, substantial experience in construction safety roles, and a strong understanding of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
  • This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of all personnel involved in the project, from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide dedicated safety oversight for all facility construction projects.
  • Initiate work permits and ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Conduct morning toolbox talks to educate and inform workers about safety practices.
  • Act as the primary safety liaison between the Project Manager and contractors.
  • Monitor and enforce safety protocols to prevent accidents and maintain a safe working environment.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards.
  • Develop and implement safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain and update safety records and documentation.
  • Investigate accidents and incidents to determine causes and implement preventive measures.
  • Provide safety training and education programs for employees and contractors.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
  • Prepare and present safety reports to management.
  • Collaborate with engineers, architects, and other professionals to ensure project safety from design to completion.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s degree in occupational safety, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Certifications in OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour training.
  • Certified Safety Professional CSP certification preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety roles.
  • Proficiency in safety management software and tools.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction safety management practices and OSHA regulations.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Professional certifications such as CHST Construction Health and Safety Technician are highly desirable.
  • First Aid and CPR certification may be required.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
  • Capacity to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Comfortable working in various weather conditions and environments.
    Work Environment:
  • Primarily on construction sites with some office work.
  • May require wearing personal protective equipment PPE such as hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses.

Important information: This position is recruited by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch.  Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
 
Why Kelly®
The Managed Solutions practice within Kelly Outsourcing and Consulting Group (KellyOCG®) is one focus within the full array of Kelly Services® workforce solutions.


Kelly Services has transformed from the staffing industry pioneer to a leading workforce solutions provider. KellyOCG is the distinguished outsourcing and consulting segment of Kelly Services, known for applying a forward-looking approach that enables companies to make strategic workforce planning decisions that impact their business and competitive advantage.

The Managed Solutions practice area of KellyOCG is dedicated to partnering with clients to architect and implement solutions that put them in a position to meet their operational obligation to their organization and freedom to focus on their more strategic business needs.

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:
  • Vacation and sick pay
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan
  • Group medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance options
  • Kelly Discounts on goods and services, auto and home insurance, and tuition at Kelly partner schools
  • Kelly Learning Center offers free courses and trainings
  • Weekly pay
 
About Kelly Services®
As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to have a role in managing employment opportunities for more than one million workers around the globe. We employ 550,000 of these individuals directly with the remaining workers engaged through our talent supply chain network of supplier partners. Revenue in 2015 was $5.5 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering/Technology – Project Services?

Looking to work with leading project management organizations at top companies around the world? That's where we come in. At Kelly Engineering and Kelly Technology, our Project Services Teams create expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with opportunities to work on intriguing, innovative, and high-visibility projects—all with a schedule that works for you. Do you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects? Or are looking for a long-term opportunity? Either way, our connections and expertise will help you take your career exactly where you want to go. That's just good planning.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.


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