Field Safety Representative

Requisition

• Relocation Authorized:
  None

• Telework Type:
  Full-Time Office/Project

• Work Location:
  San Jose, CA

• Salary Range: 131, annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

• San Francisco, CA
  Positions: A 10% salary uplift is provided on top of base salary for positions that are worked in San Jose, CA, and San Francisco, CA, which is subject to change depending on market conditions.

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Bechtel has been appointed by The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to provide Construction Management Services for Phase II (BSVII) of The BART Silicon Valley Program. The Program further extends the BART system from the Berryessa Station in north San Jose, through downtown San Jose, and continuing to Santa Clara University. This landmark project is a six mile, four-station extension, linking the Phase I terminus at the Berryessa/North San Jose BART station to the Santa Clara Station in the City of Santa Clara.

BSVII is planned to include a 54-foot single-bore tunnel, three underground stations, one at-grade station and a maintenance facility.

The Field Safety Representative reports to the CP2 Construction Safety Oversight Manager and is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and supporting contractor compliance with project safety requirements, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices.

The role is full-time and site-based, supporting construction activities at Newhall Yard, West Portal, and associated CP2 work areas. The Field Safety Representative serves as a visible field presence and works closely with project personnel to identify hazards, verify implementation of safety controls, and promote a proactive safety culture.

The Field Safety Representative plays a critical role in supporting:

• Daily safety oversight and field surveillance

• Hazard identification and risk mitigation

• Regulatory and contractual compliance monitoring

• Incident prevention and continuous improvement initiatives

• Worker engagement and safety leadership

The position requires close coordination with the Contractor's safety personnel, Resident Engineer team, Construction Management staff, and VTA representatives.#LI-VB1

• Conducts daily field safety inspections and observations to verify compliance with project safety requirements, Contractor Safety and Health Plans, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Monitors construction activities for compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, Mining & Tunneling requirements, and project-specific safety standards.

• Identifies unsafe conditions and behaviors and works with field supervision to implement timely corrective actions.

• Reviews and verifies critical work activities, including excavations, confined space entry, crane operations, tunneling support activities, energized work, fall protection systems, and traffic control operations.

• Participates in pre-task planning meetings, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and daily coordination meetings.

• Documents field observations, safety concerns, corrective actions, and best practices using project reporting systems and databases.

• Assists with incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and lessons learned communication.

• Verifies implementation and effectiveness of site‑specific Emergency Action Plans and emergency response procedures.

• Supports project safety metrics, trend analysis, and performance reporting.

• Promotes worker engagement through field interactions, coaching, mentoring, and participation in safety meetings and safety campaigns.

• Coordinates with Contractor and CMS personnel to ensure safety documentation, permits, certifications, and training records remain current and compliant.

• Supports audits, assessments, regulatory inspections, and owner oversight activities.

• Maintains detailed and accurate records of safety inspections, observations, and corrective action…