Safety Specialist

Herzog•Bakersfield, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Contracting Corp. is currently seeking a Safety Specialist in Bakersfield, CA to join our team. The pay range for this position is $157,000.00 – $178,000.00 annually. This role is for the project assignment at California High Speed Rail. The Safety Specialist will assist in the implementation of the project’s safety, compliance, and environmental policies and programs, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal requirements for all personnel on site. This position involves working with managers and supervisors to manage hazardous working conditions, eliminate unsafe employee activities, and investigate and recommend improvements to minimize potential hazards. The specialist will also assist in responding to, investigating, and documenting incidents, conducting random drug and alcohol screenings, and developing and coordinating the safety training program. This role requires immediate response to emergency calls and being on call 24/7. Regular engagement with Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors, as well as regular and predictable attendance, are requirements for this position. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years large scale construction safety experience preferred.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Products.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills are required.
Ability to work well with others while enhancing commitment to and enthusiasm for a safe work environment throughout the Company.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Maintain a valid driver's license and endorsements as required per position.
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
Perform light work, occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
Occasionally ascend/descend step ladders and/or stairs.
Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
Regularly kneel, bend, and squat.
Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.
Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupation Health and Safety or equivalent degree is a plus.
OSHA 500 is a plus.
Prior experience with drug and alcohol screenings is a plus.
Heavy Job and/or Origami familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist implementation of the project’s safety, compliance, and environmental policies and programs while ensuring that local, state, and federal requirements are being met for all people on site.
Work with managers and supervisors in managing hazardous working conditions, eliminate unsafe employee activities, and investigate and recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures and operations to minimize potential hazards.
Assist managers and supervisors in responding to, investigating, and documenting all property damage, personal injuries, safety violations and unsafe conditions and activities.
Conduct random drug and alcohol screenings.
Assist in the development, implementation and coordination of the safety training program including employee orientations, monitoring and assisting in weekly safety meetings, supervisor trainings, and accident awareness trainings.
Collect reports required for records and evaluations of performance of Safety and Accident Prevention Programs.
Must have the ability and availability to respond immediately to emergency or problem calls, and to be on call twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.