Site Safety Health Officer

Granite Construction • Watsonville, CA

1d • $96,541 - $144,813

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 administering and managing the Safety and Health Management System, and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned location in pursuit of continuous safety improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field, preferred or, Work Experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required.
• Completion of a 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Course within the last five years
• Successful completion of the 40-hour EM 385-1-1 training course
• Minimum of 8 hours of annual safety refresher training
• 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
• Travel may be required

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Mine and Safety Professional (CMSP) certification preferred.
• Bi-lingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with Company team members, owner representatives, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.
• Administer and manage compliance with the Company’s Safety and Health Management System and Group incident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met.
• Advise changes and/or adjust work procedures as required to ensure the safety of affected employees and/or the general public.
• Perform inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees.
• Conduct and monitor training, regulatory compliance and strategic initiatives in order to ensure knowledge and awareness of Safety and Health Management Systems.
• Initiate, coordinate and conduct meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company expectation and safety standards.
• Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure 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.
• Investigate and communicate near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.
• Manage periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.

Benefits

• Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
• Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
• Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
• Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level