Sr. Safety & Healthy Specialist

Description

• Assist in the implementation of safety related programs to ensure strategic goals are met.
• Promote engagement with the company safety program and local incident prevention efforts to foster involvement and reduce at risk behaviors.
• Support with Company team members, owner representatives, regulatory agencies, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.
• 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.
• Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to assist in ensuring compliance and protecting Company interests.
• Perform and document inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees.
• Perform periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Travel may be required
• Assist in the investigation and communication of near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.

Requirements

• Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) certification required
• Knowledge of specifics and plans for Caltrans
• OSHA 30 or OSHA 510 certification required
• Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Valid state issued driver’s license
• Structures knowledge preferred
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
• First aid and CPR certification required
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in heavy construction, heavy industrial, or oil and energy, with safety related responsibilities required
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in construction or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required
• Bi-lingual preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to work at height, in enclosed or confined spaces and climb stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment.
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond swiftly
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Subject to outside working conditions.
• Knowledge of CalOSHA regulations and applicable state and federal safety and health regulations
• Strong organizational, follow through and time management skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance