Onsite Safety Lead – Heavy Civil Construction

NW Construction; Los Banos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care (HSA)

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

NW Construction is seeking a Site Safety Professional for an onsite role in Los Banos, CA. The position focuses on hazard recognition, control, and accident prevention by implementing the site safety plan while overseeing daily field operations.

The ideal candidate has OSHA 30, CHST/CSP/ASP/OHST certifications, 3+ years in heavy civil safety, and willingness to travel across the Western United States. Relocation and travel are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Completion of OSHA 30 training.
• CHST Certification and/or CSP/ASP/OHST with relevant experience in the heavy civil Construction industry.
• At least 3 years of occupational health and safety experience in a Heavy Civil Construction environment required.
• Familiarity with OSHA 1926 construction industry regulations.
• Experienced with Bureau of Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS).
• Experienced with US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1).
• Must be willing to travel and relocate.
• Project sites are located throughout the Western United States, so relocation and/or travel are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field preferred.
• Current first aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Experience with MSHA safety requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Instill Safety as a top priority by monitoring and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Corrects unsafe acts on the spot, including the authority to stop work to correct safety and health problems.
• Identify existing and predictable unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous conditions and ensure safe working practices are in place.
• Implement and oversee the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures as needed.
• Conduct training, including new hire orientation and safety meetings.
• Monitor all heavy construction work for compliance with safety requirements.
• Monitor and adhere to established budgetary guidelines, and ensure cost control measures are being followed.
• Coordinate all elements contained in the Contractor safety and health program and project specifications, including safety training.
• May act as the qualified person for designing fall protection, excavation, and scaffolding systems in accordance with the regulatory standards.
• Review all incident, near-misses, and accident reports.
• Conduct and prepare weekly safety inspections in conjunction with the onsite government representative listing noted deficiencies, their abatement dates, and follow up action.
• Attend the Safety Program Review Meeting and Conduct the monthly Joint Safety Policy Meetings.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Ensures completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

NW Construction is seeking a Site Safety Professional for an onsite role in Los Banos, CA. The position focuses on hazard recognition, control, and accident prevention by implementing the site safety plan while overseeing daily field operations.

The ideal candidate has OSHA 30, CHST/CSP/ASP/OHST certifications, 3+ years in heavy civil safety, and willingness to travel across the Western United States. Relocation and travel are required.