SAFETY MANAGER
About The Position
HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking a dynamic Safety Manager to build strong safety programs, influence culture, and ensure employee safety across various work locations. This role is ideal for a hands-on Safety Manager who enjoys developing policies and training programs, as well as conducting field audits, visiting jobsites, and engaging directly with employees. The Safety Manager reports to the Human Resources Director and is crucial in strengthening HELIX’s positive safety culture. HELIX Environmental Planning is an employee-focused environmental consulting firm known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to supporting its people. This position is based in Southern California and offers hybrid work options after an initial onboarding period.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of health and safety experience in construction, engineering, environmental consulting, or a related industry.
- Minimum 1+ year of professional safety experience in California with working knowledge of Cal/OSHA requirements.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience writing safety policies and procedures.
- Experience developing and delivering safety training programs.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to regularly travel throughout Southern California and occasionally Northern California.
- Valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Safety Engineering, Safety Management, or related field.
- Bilingual Spanish language skills.
- Workers' compensation claims management experience.
- ISNetworld administration experience.
- First Aid/CPR Instructor certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of HELIX’s Safety Program.
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies and procedures.
- Create and deliver corporate and field safety training programs.
- Conduct new-hire safety orientations.
- Perform regular field audits, safety inspections, and jobsite observations.
- Lead safety committee meetings and track corrective actions.
- Assist with project-specific safety plans, JHAs, and work plans.
- Support proposal and contract teams by completing safety questionnaires and documentation.
- Manage safety records, reporting, KPIs, and program effectiveness metrics.
- Maintain third-party safety platforms such as ISNetworld and Avetta.
- Oversee workers' compensation claims, investigations, and injury prevention efforts.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations.
- Provide safety updates and recommendations to company leadership.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
