Safety & Health Specialist

Overview

Support safety & health management system, inspections, training, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• safety audits
• incident investigation
• hazard analysis
• training programs
• regulatory compliance
• stakeholder support

Tasks

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

Requirements

• 3+ yrs
• safety regs
• driver’s license
• bachelor’s safety
• time management
• bi‑lingual

What You Bring

-The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist. -Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively -Valid state issued driver’s license -Minimum 3+ years’ experience in construction or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required. -Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations -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. -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. -Strong organizational, follow through and time management skills -Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field, preferred. -Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills -Subject to outside working conditions. -Bi-lingual preferred

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About Granite Construction

-Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure. -Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure. -Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities. -Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion. -Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry. -Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience. -Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.

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