Safety & Health Specialist

Granite Construction•Tucson, IL

9d•$61,100 - $91,648

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary The position is responsible for collaborating 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.

Requirements

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 related field, preferred.
Bi-lingual preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate 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.
Engage 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
special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.