Safety & Health Specialist III

Granite Construction; Rayne (LA); Vor Ort; USD 72.000 - 109.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plan

Musculoskeletal health programs

Mental wellness

401(k) match

Zusammenfassung

Granite Construction is seeking a Safety & Health professional to administer the SHMS for sites in TN, LA and AR, including travel and a Rayne, LA office. The role supports inspections, trainings and regulatory compliance to safeguard employees.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Safety/Occupational Health with 3+ years’ construction safety experience and a clean driving record. Travel and in-office presence are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years’ safety experience in construction or applicable industry.
• Knowledge of state and federal safety and health regulations.
• Clean driving record; must be able to drive company vehicles.

Aufgaben

• Support safety program implementation and incident prevention activities.
• Perform inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents.
• Assist in safety meetings and trainings to improve hazard understanding.
• Support investigations of near misses, incidents and claims and ensure corrective actions are tracked.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory knowledge

Safety inspections

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety/Occupational Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

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, covering job sites in TN, LA and AR, in a manner consistent with the code of conduct. This particular role travels approximately 5-7 overnights monthly, and has an office in Rayne, Louisiana with 1 day a week in office minimum.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or a 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
• Clean driving record.
• Must be able to drive company vehicles.
• 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. This position travels to constructions sites and must be able to walk on uneven ground in all weather conditions, wearing required PPE including lace-up steel toe boots, helmet with chin strap, gloves, respirators, etc. 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 required
• Travel required

Our Benefits at a Glance

• paid holidays
• sick leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending plans
• 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.

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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. 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.