Aviation Safety Inspector - San Diego, CA

Essential Job Duties

• Monitors and inspects a variety of facility construction projects to ensure compliance with project documents/project contracts, state and federal regulations, and known industry safety standards for construction activities.
• Performs necessary field inspections to monitor, evaluate and document safety issues relating to construction projects and processes.
• Prepares daily inspection reports and periodic progress reports on corrective measures undertaken by contractors when safety deficiencies are noted.
• Assists on an as‑needed basis in planning, developing, and implementing Authority-wide and specialized training programs in support of Authority's projects, ensures that the program initiatives protect airport staff, contractors and the traveling public at construction sites; including but not limited to training in such areas as: hazard communication, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, fall protection, scaffolding safety, crane lifts, heavy equipment operation, and Injury and Illness Prevention Program and 10 & 30 hour OSHA classes.
• Reviews the safety program performance and safety performance on construction projects to ensure compliance with regulatory mandates and current professional practices; recommends and communicates appropriate safety standards and guidelines; verifies the compliance of contractors’ safety plan with laws and regulations; tracks and reports safety metrics.
• Assists in conducting accident investigations and injury, illness, and accident reports to ensure all casual factors have been identified and reported; collects relevant data through observation, testing, and interviewing; analyzes potential causes of accidents and injuries; prepares responsive and required reports.
• Conducts workplace audits, inspections, and investigations; reviews work practices, and makes recommendations to ensure compliance with pertinent safety standards and laws, as well as accepted safe work techniques; and ensures that personal protective equipment (PPE) are readily available for use and properly maintained.
• Participates in external professional associations and maintains a current working knowledge of industry best practices and any changes in regulatory standards and requirements regarding occupational safety and health in the construction industry.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications related to inspection findings using electronic systems, written/oral feedback, photographs, drawings, diagrams, illustrations, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Comply with client policies and procedures for inspection work under contract.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site‑specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, studies and surveys, and construction.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• A High School diploma or G.E.D and ten (10) years of experience in construction safety, accident prevention, loss control and/or risk management including two (2) years as a safety inspector in commercial facilities construction; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non‑technical audience.
• Competent self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Capable critical thinking and problem‑solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from inspection and testing results, data…