Entry-Level Construction Safety Specialist

Turner Construction Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Associate to assist with enforcing company, EH&S, and risk management policies on our construction projects. You will help identify hazardous conditions, support safety programs, and aid in training and recordkeeping to maintain safe work environments.

Requirements include an associates degree and at least 1 year of related construction safety experience, with strong knowledge of safety regulations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field and 1 year of relevant construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Familiar with Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations.
• Familiar with general construction operations.
• Ability to identify safety-related exposures and propose corrective actions.
• Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and meet commitments.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training safe work practices and safety programs for project staff and trades.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with policies and regulations.
• Review subcontractor training per OSHA standards.
• Promote safe work practices and conditions per regulations and contractual requirements.
• Assist with drug screening administration as per requirements.
• Coordinate preconstruction meetings with supervision.
• Conduct worker orientation programs and record participation.
• Gather Pre-Task Plans and Job Hazard Analyses for contractors per contract.
• Maintain safety records and incident investigations.
• Conduct safety meetings and record minutes as directed.
• Maintain log of toolbox talks and provide summaries to supervisor.
• Conduct site safety audits and inspections with corrective action plans.
• Identify and report safety violations, prioritizing imminent danger cases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Associate to assist with enforcing company, EH&S, and risk management policies on our construction projects. You will help identify hazardous conditions, support safety programs, and aid in training and recordkeeping to maintain safe work environments.

Requirements include an associates degree and at least 1 year of related construction safety experience, with strong knowledge of safety regulations and