Safety Professional

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 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 pass a drug and background

Excellent Benefits

Compensation based on experience

(Safety, Occupational Safety, Utilities, Power, Utility, Safety Officer, OSHA 30)