Safety & Health Specialist

Granite Construction; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a Safety Administrator to support the company’s Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) at an assigned location. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and promotes a proactive safety culture among employees.

Required is a Bachelor’s in Safety or related field with a minimum of 3 years in construction safety. The position includes traveling and a strong emphasis on communication, documentation, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in construction or safety-related role.
• Knowledge of state and federal safety and health regulations.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond swiftly.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of SHMS and related safety regulations for a location.
• Promote engagement in safety programs and incident prevention efforts.
• Assist in implementing safety programs to meet strategic goals.
• Perform inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents.
• Prepare and conduct safety meetings and training programs.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and investigations.
• Develop and review job hazard analyses with hazard controls.
• Investigate near misses, incidents and claims to protect company interests.
• Ensure corrective actions are tracked and documented timely.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Microsoft Office

Bi-lingual preferred

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

The position is responsible for supporting in the administration of the Company’s Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned location in a manner consistent with the code of conduct.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Support with Company team members, owner representatives, regulatory agencies, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.
• Promote engagement with the company safety program and local incident prevention efforts to foster involvement and reduce at risk behaviors.
• Assist in the implementation of safety related programs to ensure strategic goals are met.
• Perform and document inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees.
• Assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to improve knowledge and understanding of hazards and risks relative to work performed.
• Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to assist in ensuring compliance and protecting Company interests.
• Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures.
• Assist in the investigation and communication of near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.
• Perform periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field, preferred.

Work Experience

Minimum 3+ years’ experience in construction or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations
• Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, follow through and time management skills
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond swiftly
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
• Motivated self-starter
• Microsoft Office Suite

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to work at height, in enclosed or confined spaces and climb stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Valid state issued driver’s license
• Travel may be required
• Bi-lingual preferred

Our Benefits at a Glance

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range

Base Salary Range: $72,355.00 - $108,534.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.

Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values.

At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available.

In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate.

You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued.

Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.