Bilingual Health & Safety Specialist - Construction Company

Your SmartSource • San Luis Obispo, CA

20d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the President, the Bilingual Health & Safety Specialist will ensure job sites comply with federal, state and local safety regulations, to prevent accidents, injuries and fatalities and to foster a culture of safety. This person will conduct site audits, identify hazards, deliver training, manage PPE (personal protective equipment) and investigate incidents. The key responsibilities for this role include creating safety policies, enforcing compliance, conducting risk assessments and maintaining documentation.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in the construction industry as a safety officer or consultant
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Certification, required
• Bilingual English – Spanish (oral and written) proficiency, required
• Strong knowledge of construction regulations
• Proven experience in safety training, ability to perform risk assessments and proficiency in incident reporting software.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite of products
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Astute time management, attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, planning, effective multi-tasking, problem-solving, analytical, follow-through skills
• Ability to work effectively alone and within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative team environment
• Ability to walk long distances, climb ladders and stand for extended periods of time in various weather conditions.
• Valid CA driver’s license, clean and insurable driving record and own vehicle required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, or related field, preferred
• OSHA 500/510 Trainer Cards and credentials such as CHST, OHST, or CSP, desired
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) desired

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards, non-conforming work, or faulty equipment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA (specifically 29 CFR 1926) regulations, environmental regulations and company safety policies.
• Perform job-site hazard analyses and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Develop and conduct safety training, including new hire orientations, “Toolbox Talks” and specific safety procedures.
• Partner with project management to develop site-specific health and safety plans (HASPs) and emergency response procedures.
• Investigate accidents, near-misses and injuries; prepare incident reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain safety records, including incident reports, inspection logs and training records.
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available and used correctly.
• Test air quality, noise levels, and hazardous material exposure to ensure levels remain within safe legal limits.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance paid 100% for employee by employer
• Vision insurance provided on an elective basis
• 9 paid public holidays annually
• 80 hours of paid vacation annually during years 0 – 4 and rising incrementally thereafter, on an accrual basis
• 40 hours of standard CA paid sick time annually, allotted in a lump sum after 90 days of employment and at the 1st of the year thereafter
• Mileage reimbursement provided by employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level