Project Safety Assistant 2027 - San Diego

Turner Construction Company; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in San Diego seeks an entry-level Environmental Health & Safety professional to support enforcement of safety policies on a construction project. The role aims to identify and control hazards to prevent injuries and property damage.

Qualifying candidates hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field, and will assist with training, subcontractor reviews, records, and safety programs; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field with at least 1 year of related construction safety experience or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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.
• Flexible to reprioritize responsibilities; non-structured environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Limited travel may be required; reliable transportation essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with providing training for safe work practices, Building L.I.F.E., and EH&S programs for construction project and Trade employees.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for compliance with policies, regulations, and owner contract requirements.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractors training per OSHA standards.
• Assist with promoting safe work practices and conditions per regulations and contractual requirements.
• Assist with administration of the drug screening program per company and owner requirements.
• Assist with coordination of preconstruction meetings with supervisor.
• Assist with worker orientation and recording participation.
• Assist with gathering Pre-Task Plans and Job Hazard Analyses for project contractors.
• Assist with maintaining safety records (PTPs, JHAs, training records, toolbox talks, OSHA 300 log, MSDS, chemical inventory, incident investigations).
• Assist with conducting safety meetings and recording minutes.
• Assist with maintaining log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings and reporting findings.
• Assist with site safety audits and inspections; prepare corrective action reports.
• Assist with reporting safety violations or imminent dangers to management.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

OSHA standards

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Division: San Diego

Project Location(s): San Diego, CA 92101 USA

Travel Involved: 0-10%

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Entry

Education: Associates Degree

Job Family: Environmental Health and Safety

Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt

Position Description:Assist with enforcement and adherence of company, Environmental Health & Safety, and risk management policies and procedures on construction project. Support identification, elimination, and control of hazardous conditions on project that may lead to injury and/or property damage.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with providing training for safe work practices, implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Every Day), project safety programs and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs, policies, and procedures for construction project and Trade employees.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contract requirements.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractors training as per OSHA standards.
• Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
• Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) in alignment with company and project owner requirements.
• Assist with coordination of preconstruction meetings with supervisor.
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees; administer and record participation.
• Assist with gathering Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project contractors based on contractual requirements.
• Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., PTPs, JHAs, training records, tool box meetings, OSHA 300 log, Material data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
• Assist with conducting Safety meetings, record and issue meeting minutes as directed by supervisor.
• Assist with maintaining log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings held with their staff and provide summary report to supervisor.
• Assist with conducting project site safety audits and work area inspections, develop inspection summary including recommendations for corrective action per company policy, and work with supervisor to issue reports of violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate resolution.
• Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 75,710.00 - 88,905.00 USD annualized.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, 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 elements of leadership from within, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work to in non-structured environment and flexible to reprioritize responsibilities with management direction
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools
• Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.