Safety & Health Specialist II

Granite Construction; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a Safety Specialist to administer the Safety and Health Management System for an assigned location. You will collaborate with internal teams, regulators, and contractors to ensure safety compliance and effective incident prevention.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Safety/Occupational Health or equivalent, 3+ years in construction safety, and strong communication skills. Travel and a valid driver’s license may be required; safety-sensitive with drug testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of construction safety experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal safety and health regulations.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in high production environments and respond swiftly.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with company team members, owner reps, regulatory agencies, clinics, and testing facilities to maintain effective working relationships.
• Promote engagement with the safety program and incident prevention efforts to reduce risky behavior.
• Assist in implementing safety programs to meet strategic goals.
• Perform inspections, observations, and audits to reduce incidents and protect employee well-being.
• Assist in safety meetings and training to improve hazard awareness.
• Support regulatory inspections and investigations to ensure compliance and protect company interests.
• Contribute to job hazard analyses to identify hazards and control measures.
• Assist in investigating near misses, incidents and claims; ensure timely corrective actions.

Skills

Safety regulations

Communication skills

Organization & time mgmt

High production environment

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors in Safety/Occupational Health

3+ years construction safety experience

Job description

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 collaborating 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

• Collaborate 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.
• Engage 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.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field, preferred or,
• 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
• THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.

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: $76,685.00 - $115,029.00 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Company Culture

Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. 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. 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.