Job DescriptionPosition Summary Manages and coordinates safety activities for the assigned safety team to ensure that all safety requirements are met in the field/facilities.
Position Details- Conduct on-site safety inspections, observations, investigations, and ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, State, Federal, NIOSH and ANSI rules and regulations.
- Provides strategic and proactive direction on initiatives that will improve company Environmental, Health and Safety performance through minimizing risks and liabilities.
- Review and approve critical lift plans to ensure all safety standards and protocols are met to prevent accidents, injuries, or damage to equipment and materials.
- Track safety metrics, analyze trends, and generate reports to demonstrate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Implement all aspects of company safety manual and ensure that field employees and subcontractors are complying.
- Provide guidance for departmental processes and activities, including compliance with safety regulations and the investigation of accidents; provides leadership and recommendations regarding the design, implementation and administration of all safety-relative initiatives, policies, procedures and processes.
- Review JHA's, AHA's, PTP's and MOP's (Method of Procedures) plans to ensure safe work practices.
- Responsible for personal, professional development. Maintain professional development through training, seminars, etc. that enhances knowledge of environmental, health, and safety.
- Oversee safety training and compliance.
- Mentor and develop Safety Teams, fostering their professional growth and success.
- Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees within the organization, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
- Participate in the recruitment and hiring process for safety roles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work mainly in field settings in day or night environments.
- Considerable indoor/outdoor work in hot, cold, humid, or rainy weather conditions is required to inspect various construction/commercial sites and facilities.
- Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate vehicles, tools, instruments, and related equipment.
- Extended periods of time on feet and walking or standing on even and uneven concreate floors, or irregular surfaces or terrain, climbing ladders, steps, stairs, and bending, stoop, crawl, kneel, sitting, twisting, or pushing may be required at times.
- May encounter loud noises, flashing lights, strong smells, and dust.
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. may be required.
- Ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline preferred.
- 5 years' experience in Safety, including lead experience.
- First Aid/CPR certification required
- OSHA 30 required
- OSHA 510 preferred
- OSHA 40 HAZWOPER preferred.
- CHST or ASP certification required.
- Rigging and signaling person credentials preferred.
- California Class C Driver License with good DMV record is required.
- Excellent oral, written communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence safety culture across all levels of the organization.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, OSHA CFR 1926 standards, NFPA, NIOSH, ANSI and EPA standards.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and health and safety management/audit systems and platforms.
- Sound knowledge of safety operating processes and procedures.
- Spends up to 50% of working time on active work sites.
Benefits As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
- 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
- Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
- Disability income protection insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
- Wellness benefits
Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California, this ranges from $107,381.00 - $131,243.00 yearly plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
