Field Safety Specialist (HSE Technical Specialist IV)

Fluor•Wasco, CA

3d•$108,000 - $201,000

About The Position

Fluor is seeking candidates for opportunities within their Program Delivery Support (PDS) team, working alongside the California High-Speed Rail Authority. This role provides program delivery and program management services for one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S., connecting the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region and the San Francisco Bay Area with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California’s Central Valley.

Requirements

Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twelve (12) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Five (5) or more years of directly related experience in railroad, transportation operations, or construction/industrial safety out of total work experience years required
Strong knowledge of US federal, state, local, railroad and construction safety, operations, and maintenance procedures, standards, and practices
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present data to appropriate sources

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification
Experience with transit, freight, or rail infrastructure safety and security programs
Proficiency with safety management systems, data analysis tools, and reporting platforms

Responsibilities

Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) requirements
Perform safety reviews for applicable elements of construction related activities. Provides feedback and makes recommendations for improvements to project safety.
Supports management of environmental health and safety programs as assigned including hazardous materials and respirator protection
Develops recommendations regarding programs and procedures to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents, occupational illnesses, and eliminate or control potential hazards
Facilitates and/or attends field safety and project meetings
Serves as part of an on-call rotation to respond to incidents and emergency situations, may respond directly to incident site as needed in select situations
Perform other duties as assigned