Site Safety Professional - Onsite - Heavy Civil Construction

Nwconst • Los Banos, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Safety Professional oversees and implements the project-specific safety plan in the field, monitors day-to-day construction operations, and identifies and controls hazards to prevent accidents. The initial project is near Los Banos, California. Because projects are located throughout the Western United States, employees must be willing to travel and relocate as project needs change.

The role monitors construction work for compliance with safety requirements and applicable laws, conducts safety training and inspections, reviews incident reports, and coordinates project safety programs. The position has authority to correct unsafe acts and stop work to address safety and health problems. The job also includes OSHA recordkeeping and reporting, participation in safety meetings, and monitoring project cost-control measures.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring current or future employment-visa sponsorship.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Completion of OSHA 30 training.
• CHST certification and/or CSP, ASP, or OHST certification, with relevant heavy civil construction experience.
• At least 3 years of occupational health and safety experience in a heavy civil construction environment.
• Familiarity with OSHA 1926 construction industry regulations.
• Experience with Bureau of Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS).
• Experience with the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1).
• Willingness to travel and relocate; project sites are throughout the Western United States.
• Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable OSHA construction-industry standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct and document training.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, and motivational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site across a wide range of climates and environments.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Current first aid/CPR certification.
• Experience with MSHA safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain a safe work environment, promoting safety as a top priority.
• Correct unsafe acts and stop work when necessary to address safety and health problems.
• Identify existing and predictable unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous conditions and ensure safe work practices are in place.
• Implement and oversee the Project Safety Program, developing site safety policies and procedures as needed.
• Conduct safety training, including new-hire orientation and safety meetings.
• Monitor heavy construction work for compliance with safety requirements.
• Monitor budgetary guidelines and ensure cost-control measures are followed.
• Coordinate safety-program elements and project specifications, including safety training.
• When qualified, design fall-protection, excavation, and scaffolding systems in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Review incident, near-miss, and accident reports.
• Conduct and prepare weekly safety inspections with the onsite government representative, documenting deficiencies, abatement dates, and follow-up actions.
• Attend the Safety Program Review Meeting and conduct monthly Joint Safety Policy Meetings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Ensure required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting is completed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company covers the full cost of premiums for employees and eligible dependents for health care, with an HSA available on select plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed