Programmatic Safety Lead — On-Site Wastewater Projects

Saylor Consulting Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

100% employer paid premiums

Job summary

Saylor Consulting Group is seeking a full-time Programmatic Safety Compliance Officer to support Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San). The role requires daily onsite presence at Central San's wastewater treatment plant in Martinez, California, with the contract starting in March 2027 and lasting at least five years.

The officer will standardize safety templates, review contractor plans, conduct field inspections, and prepare metrics and training for personnel across multiple

Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), OSHA 30-Hour certification, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of dedicated construction safety experience.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting heavy civil or wastewater treatment facility projects.
• Experience reviewing bypass pumping plans, structural shoring, and hazardous atmosphere mitigation measures.
• Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA construction safety regulations, including excavation and trenching, confined space entry, and fall protection.
• Experience developing or standardizing safety templates, procedures, and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and comfort working with owner representatives, contractors, operations staff, and senior management.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage safety compliance across multiple concurrent projects.
• Valid driver's license issued by any U.S. state.
• CSP or CHST certification in addition to OSHA 30-Hour training.
• Experience supporting safety programs at an operating wastewater or water treatment facility.
• Experience establishing or managing safety compliance at the program or multi-project level for a public agency.
• Familiarity with hazards specific to wastewater treatment, such as hydrogen sulfide, methane, and biological exposure.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement Central San's programmatic safety compliance services, including procedures, roles, and documentation requirements.
• Standardize contractor safety submissions and develop templates, checklists, and processes for program-wide use.
• Review contractor safety submittals for compliance with contract requirements, Cal/OSHA regulations, and Central San standards.
• Review bypass pumping plans, shoring systems, and hazardous atmosphere mitigation measures.
• Conduct regular field safety inspections and audits at the treatment plant and track corrective actions to closure.
• Coordinate with plant operations staff to plan safe construction activities around operating facilities.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, and pre-task planning to communicate safety expectations.
• Support incident and near-miss reporting, root-cause analysis, and lessons learned documentation.
• Maintain safety compliance records and dashboards for Central San management.
• Develop and deliver safety orientations and training materials for contractor and project personnel.
• Identify recurring compliance issues and recommend improvements to procedures and contract safety requirements.

Skills

CSP or CHST

OSHA 30-Hour

Construction safety

Cal/OSHA knowledge

Safety templates

Documentation

Communication

Project coordination

Driver's license

Multiproject management

Education

CSP or CHST certification

OSHA 30-Hour training

Job description

Saylor Consulting Group is seeking a full-time Programmatic Safety Compliance Officer to support Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San). The role requires daily onsite presence at Central San's wastewater treatment plant in Martinez, California, with the contract starting in March 2027 and lasting at least five years.

The officer will standardize safety templates, review contractor plans, conduct field inspections, and prepare metrics and training for personnel across multiple