Safety Analyst

Meruelo Group•Downey, CA

23d

About The Position

The Safety Analyst plays a pivotal role in elevating our enterprise-wide safety performance through rigorous data analytics, trend evaluation, and strategic decision support. Reporting to the Senior Safety Director, this position conducts in-depth analyses, interprets safety performance data, and provides actionable insights that guide policy development and program enhancement. This role serves as a strategic bridge between operations and executive leadership, requiring strong analytical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and an ability to communicate complex findings in a clear and compelling manner. Your work will directly support our ongoing commitment to safety excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across all Meruelo Enterprises subsidiaries.

Requirements

5+ years of safety experience in a construction, engineering, utilities, or similar environment.
Strong expertise in OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and construction safety standards, including confined space, excavation, and traffic-safety regulations.
Ability to conduct field visits and collaborate directly with construction crews as needed.
Demonstrated experience designing dashboards, visualizing KPIs, and presenting safety analytics to leadership.
Proven ability to deliver clear, concise presentations to senior leadership and external clients.
Proficiency with ISNetworld, E-Compliance, SMS platforms, Power BI, and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Data Analytics, Construction Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage advanced analytics dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI, E-Compliance, Samsara, Tableau, ISNetworld, and Excel.
Conduct trend analyses on incidents, leading indicators, contractor safety metrics, and regulatory data.
Interpret findings and present strategic recommendations to executive leadership related to safety enhancements, audit priorities, and training needs.
Monitor and report on company-wide compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, NESC, and other applicable regulatory standards.
Maintain audit-ready documentation for client, regulatory, and third-party audits (e.g., SCE, LADWP, SDG&E, SoCalGas).
Oversee digital safety records and reporting protocols across MEI subsidiaries.
Support development, updates, and implementation of company-wide safety policies and procedures, particularly in civil construction, excavation, underground utilities, and traffic control operations.
Identify gaps or inconsistencies in safety data and implement process improvements to strengthen risk management.
Serve as a key resource to Safety Directors on performance data, regulatory requirements, and procedural interpretation.
Coordinate safety-related data and reporting with HR, Legal, and executive leadership.
Maintain, enhance, and optimize digital safety platforms, including the Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring accuracy, functionality, and alignment with operational and compliance needs.
Develop, implement, and monitor the company’s training matrix and training programs to maintain workforce competency and compliance.
Collaborate with IT teams and EHS platform vendors to enhance system functionality and integration.
Provide guidance and peer review for field-reported incidents, root-cause analyses, and audit findings.