Safety & Health Specialist (Heavy Civil Construction)
About The Position
The position is responsible for supporting in the administration of the Company’s Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned location in a manner consistent with the code of conduct. The role involves supporting company team members, owner representatives, regulatory agencies, clinics, and medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships. It also focuses on promoting engagement with the company safety program and local incident prevention efforts to foster involvement and reduce at-risk behaviors. The specialist will assist in the implementation of safety-related programs to ensure strategic goals are met, and perform and document inspections, observations, and audits to reduce incidents and ensure the health and well-being of employees. Additionally, the role involves assisting in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs, participating in regulatory agency inspections and investigations, assisting in the development and review of job hazard analyses, and assisting in the investigation and communication of near misses, incidents, and claims. Periodic checks will be performed to ensure plans, corrective actions, and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in construction or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required.
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations
- Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational, follow through and time management skills
- Ability to work in high production environment and respond swiftly
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
- Motivated self-starter
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid state issued driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field preferred
- Bi-lingual preferred
Responsibilities
- Support with Company team members, owner representatives, regulatory agencies, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.
- Promote engagement with the company safety program and local incident prevention efforts to foster involvement and reduce at risk behaviors.
- Assist in the implementation of safety related programs to ensure strategic goals are met.
- Perform and document inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees.
- Assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to improve knowledge and understanding of hazards and risks relative to work performed.
- Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to assist in ensuring compliance and protecting Company interests.
- Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures.
- Assist in the investigation and communication of near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.
- Perform periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.
Benefits
- paid holidays
- sick leave
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- flexible spending plans
- musculoskeletal health programs
- mental wellness programs
- 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents (for salaried employees choosing a specific PPO medical plan)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
- 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
