Safety Educator (SSHO)

Barnard Construction Company•Corona, CA

About The Position

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Safety Educator (SSHO) to support safety programs on heavy-civil construction projects. The role provides leadership in implementing, enforcing, and continuously improving company safety policies and processes, with a visible presence on jobsites and regular interaction with field crews, contractors, and clients. The Safety Educator prepares and reviews safety plans, accident prevention plans, and job hazard analyses; coordinates safety training and equipment; conducts or participates in safety inspections and accident investigations; and tracks safety performance and trends. Project sites are domestic and international, and travel and/or relocation are required. The position involves wearing PPE and meeting physical demands that include walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing, bending, squatting, and crawling in tight spaces.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related construction field.
10 years of experience as a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).
Willingness to travel and relocate; project sites are domestic and international.
Ability to understand and interpret written material, including technical information, rules, regulations, agency rules, and executive orders.
Detail-oriented with effective communication skills.
Ability to wear PPE, including a respirator, and meet the physical demands of the position, including walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, bending, squatting, and crawling in tight spaces.
Sound knowledge of relevant federal requirements for the construction industry.
Completion of 10-hour OSHA training.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations.
Ability to speak and understand Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the implementation, enforcement, and continuous improvement of Barnard safety policies and processes.
Enforce safe practices through a visible presence on jobsites.
Prepare and review Safety Plans, Accident Prevention Plans, and Job Hazard Analyses.
Coordinate drug screening requirements for construction projects.
Develop, coordinate, and/or present specific safety training for field employees.
Coordinate the purchase, issuance, adequacy, and use of safety equipment (PPE) for field crews.
Develop and coordinate safety forms and policies for field crews.
Distribute Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to field crews on a routine basis.
Assist with accident investigation and reporting as needed.
Communicate and interact daily with field crews with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
Communicate with clients on a project basis, emphasizing customer service.
Engage in site safety inspections and coordinate corrections with all contractors.
Track and provide insight into common issues, trends, problems, and opportunities to reduce losses and incident costs.
Maintain information and performance measurement systems to track and effectively communicate loss information.
Participate in pre-construction and regular contractor status meetings.