Health & Safety Specialist (Kenny Seng Construction)

Granite Construction•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Health & Safety Specialist supports administration of the Company’s Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and applicable safety regulations for an assigned location, consistent with the company’s code of conduct. The role promotes engagement with safety programs and incident-prevention efforts, assists with safety program implementation, inspections, audits, training, hazard analyses, and incident investigations, and helps ensure timely documentation and corrective action. The position may involve working in a construction or plant environment, including outdoors, at heights, and in enclosed or confined spaces. Travel may be required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in construction or an applicable industry with safety-related responsibilities.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations.
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organization, follow-through, and time-management skills.
Ability to work in a high-production environment and respond swiftly.
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively.
Motivated self-starter.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, working at heights or in enclosed or confined spaces, and climbing stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field preferred.
Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Build effective working relationships with company team members, owner representatives, regulatory agencies, clinics, and medical/testing facilities.
Promote engagement with the company safety program and local incident-prevention efforts to encourage involvement and reduce at-risk behaviors.
Assist with implementing safety-related programs to achieve strategic goals.
Perform and document inspections, observations, and audits to reduce incidents and support employee health and well-being.
Assist in preparing and conducting safety meetings and training programs to improve understanding of work-related hazards and risks.
Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to help ensure compliance and protect company interests.
Assist in developing and reviewing job hazard analyses, identifying hazards and control measures to support safe work completion.
Assist with investigating and communicating near misses, incidents, and claims to preserve company interests.
Perform periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions, and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely manner.