Safety Specialist

We have an immediate opportunity for a Safety Professional in the Los Angeles County area. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of day-to-day field operations for civil underground (excavation) construction projects. The Site Safety Compliance Specialist serves as the company’s point of contact for safety with owners and subcontractors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist Safety Director in risk management, identifying potential hazards, recommending corrective action, employee safety training and emergency response procedures, and proper use of PPE.

• Requires the experience, knowledge, and skills in safety to administer, direct and manage compliance with the company safety program and incident prevention efforts.
• Perform and document job site inspections and audits.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance regarding safety and health requirements.
• Manage site safety documentation.
• Participate in safety pre-construction meetings.
• Facilitate mass safety meetings and require weekly tailgate safety meetings.
• Compile materials for safety meetings, prepare agendas, and record meeting minutes.
• Effectively manage problem prevention strategies to limit reactionary practices.
• Heavy traveling throughout the Los Angeles County area.
• Ability to analyze all loss in addition to determining causes of injuries, develop trend analysis and statistical summary of accidents and injuries.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• 3-4 years of safety experience or field related experience in the underground construction industry.
• OSHA 30 required.
• Additional safety certifications a plus.
• Valid Driver License with a clean record (Class A CDL preferred).
• Thorough understanding and the ability to enforce federal, state, local and company regulations.
• Experience in high voltage utility construction a plus.
• Knowledge of Fall Protection and MUTCD standards, and DOT regulations.
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to use MS Office with proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to write clear and concise thoughts in a professional manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must be able to submit and pass a pre-hire drug test.

(Safety, Excavation, Utilities, Power, Utility, Safety Officer, OSHA, MUTCD, safety audits)