On-Site Safety Representative

CalPortland • Santa Maria, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The On-Site Safety Representative is responsible for all safety oversight and compliance for various construction projects.

Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s License
• The ability to attend and obtain the CAL/OSHA 30-Hour construction training course and traffic control supervisor training
• The ability to obtain other safety certifications as required by manager
• Applicant must be a competent and qualified person as defined by CAL/OSHA and must provide safety oversight on projects
• 3 years of experience in heavy construction, heavy industrial, or oil and energy
• Knowledge of Caltrans specifications and plans

Nice To Haves

• Possession of various certifications from the Board of Certified Safety

Responsibilities

• Develop site-specific safety program
• Confirm each worker’s compliance with Cal/OSHA drug testing
• Conduct on-site new project orientation for each worker assigned to the project
• Review construction work plans for each subcontractor before starting work
• Conduct or attend pre-planning sessions for high-hazard work such as excavations, demolition, confined space entry, falsework, crane hoisting, high-risk utilities such as high-pressure pipelines with fuel or natural gas, and tunneling or boring
• Conduct weekly job site safety meetings
• Review work schedules, including subcontractors’ work schedules, to ensure adequacy of job hazard analyses and address all safety concerns and issues
• Ensure safety data sheets are available on-site for all materials and have a hazard communication program for informing workers of material hazards
• Verify compliance with hazardous waste requirements, including spill prevention and control measures
• Conduct safety inspections of job site for hazards and compliance with safety requirements in the specifications and 8 CA Code of Regulations
• Report all incidents to management
• Other duties assigned by management

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid sick/vacation/holiday
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED