Sr. Safety & Healthy Specialist

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The position is responsible for supporting the administration of the Company’s Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned location in a manner consistent with the code of conduct.

• Support with Company team members, owner representatives, regulatory agencies, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.
• Promote engagement with the company safety program and local incident prevention efforts to foster involvement and reduce at risk behaviors.
• Assist in the implementation of safety related programs to ensure strategic goals are met.
• Perform and document inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees.
• 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.
• 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 investigation and communication of near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.
• Perform periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in heavy construction, heavy industrial, or oil and energy, with safety related responsibilities required
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in construction or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required
• OSHA 30 or OSHA 510 certification required
• Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) certification required
• First aid and CPR certification required

• Knowledge of CalOSHA regulations and applicable state and federal safety and health regulations
• Knowledge of specifics and plans for Caltrans
• Structures knowledge preferred
• Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, follow through and time management skills
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond swiftly
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
• Motivated self-starter
• Microsoft Office Suite

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
• 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.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Subject to outside working conditions.

• Valid state issued driver’s license
• Travel may be required
• Bi-lingual preferred

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

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