Junior Construction Safety Specialist

Turner Construction Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company, focused on a Los Angeles project, seeks an Entry-level Environmental Health and Safety assistant to help enforce safety policies on site. You will support safety program implementation, training, inspections, and recordkeeping for construction crews and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes assisting with risk assessments, certifications and compliance tasks while coordinating with supervision to promote a safe working environment on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field; minimum 1 year of related construction safety experience or equivalent
• Fundamental 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
• Demonstrates leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work in a non-structured environment and reprioritize as needed
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
• Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

• Assist with training for safe work practices and safety programs on the project
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with policies and regulations
• Review subcontractor training per OSHA standards
• Promote safe work practices and conditions in line with regulations and owner requirements
• Administer drug screening program as required by project
• Coordinate preconstruction meetings with supervisor
• Conduct worker orientation programs and record participation
• Gather Pre-Task Plans and Job Hazard Analyses for contractors
• Maintain safety records (PTPs, JHAs, training, inspections, MSDS)
• Conduct safety meetings and document minutes
• Maintain log of toolbox talks and provide reports to supervisor
• Conduct site safety audits and issue reports for corrective actions
• Identify and report safety violations with emphasis on imminent danger
• Support on orientation and participation administration
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Safety knowledge

Regulatory familiarity

Leadership

Communication

Construction operations

Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner Construction Company, focused on a Los Angeles project, seeks an Entry-level Environmental Health and Safety assistant to help enforce safety policies on site. You will support safety program implementation, training, inspections, and recordkeeping for construction crews and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes assisting with risk assessments, certifications and compliance tasks while coordinating with supervision to promote a safe working environment on site.