Safety Officer

Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Electrical Construction – Commercial, Residential, & Public Works
Compensation:
Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

About Us:
Blum & Sons Electric, Inc. is an established electrical contractor specializing in commercial, residential, industrial, and public works construction projects throughout California.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and highly motivated Construction Safety Officer to oversee and strengthen our company-wide safety program.

We are looking for someone who is not afraid to speak up, enforce safety requirements, hold employees and supervisors accountable, and take immediate action when unsafe conditions exist.

Safety is not optional at Blum & Sons Electric. We are committed to building a safety-first culture where every employee goes home safely at the end of each day.

• Conduct regular and unannounced safety inspections at multiple active construction sites.
• Identify unsafe working conditions, behaviors, and potential hazards before accidents occur.
• Enforce OSHA, Cal/OSHA, company safety policies, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Immediately address unsafe work practices and exercise stop-work authority when necessary.
• Monitor compliance with fall protection, ladder safety, electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), excavation safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Ensure proper use and inspection of ladders, scaffolding, lifts, power tools, and other construction equipment.

• Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, near misses, and safety violations.
• Prepare detailed incident reports, including photographs, witness statements, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate required reporting and investigations involving Cal/OSHA, insurance carriers, and other regulatory agencies.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and incident records.
• Track corrective actions to ensure deficiencies are resolved promptly.

• Conduct new-hire safety orientations and ongoing employee safety training.
• Lead toolbox talks and jobsite safety meetings.
• Train employees and foremen on hazard recognition, fall prevention, electrical safety, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure employees understand their responsibility to report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Promote a culture where employees can report safety concerns without fear of retaliation or harassment.

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
• Full-time employment with an established electrical contractor.
• Opportunity to develop and lead a company-wide safety program.
• Direct access to company leadership.
• A meaningful role in protecting employees and improving jobsite operations.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401K 6% Employer Match.
• Paid Holidays and 10-Days Paid Time Off.

• Develop, implement, and maintain company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update the company's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs) and review project-specific safety plans.
• Monitor compliance with general contractor safety requirements.
• Maintain training records, inspection reports, certifications, and safety documentation.
• Work directly with company ownership, project managers, and foremen to improve safety performance.
• Recommend corrective measures and disciplinary action when safety policies are violated.
• Identify recurring safety issues and develop strategies to prevent future incidents.

• Minimum 3–5 years of construction safety experience, preferably in electrical construction.
• Strong working knowledge of California…