Safety Specialist

Taleo; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Herman Weissker, Inc. in Riverside, CA seeks a Safety Specialist to administer the company safety/health program and ensure a safe working environment across projects in civil underground, telecom, and oil/gas sectors.

The role includes conducting inspections, incident investigations, and maintaining training records. Successful candidates will have a safety degree or equivalent experience, OSHA 10, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Safety or equivalent experience
• OSHA 10 Construction required
• Recognized safety certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer and audit the Environmental Health and Safety Program
• Conduct safety inspections to ensure regulatory compliance
• Perform root cause analysis of incidents and near-misses
• Develop and implement corrective actions from investigations
• Maintain safety training records and chemical safety data sheets
• Conduct site safety meetings and daily safety checklists
• Audit job safety analysis documents and attend leadership safety meetings

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Training

Communication

Education

Safety degree

OSHA 10 Construction

CUSA/CSP certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Description:

Herman Weissker, Inc. is a leading company in the underground construction and engineering industry. We perform engineering specification design/development and the construction of large utility infrastructure projects in civil underground, telephone, and oil & gas.We are headquartered in Riverside, with business units in Bakersfield, Long Beach, and Visalia, performing work throughout California.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety Specialist based in Riverside, Ca.

The Safety Specialist is responsible for administering the Company safety/health and accident prevention program and to ensure all employees have a safe environment in which to work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer and audit the company Environmental Health and Safety Program

Conduct announced and unannounced occupational safety and health inspections of company facilities, equipment, materials, operations and job sites to ensure compliance with corporate safety policy, and all federal, state and local regulations.

Conduct incident investigations by root cause analysis of all accidents and near-misses involving company or sub-contract employees

Develop and Implement Corrective Actions identified in Investigations from Near Misses, Accidents or Incidents

Maintain records of training or certification(s) for project specific training requirements

Collect and maintain Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals brought onsite

Conduct monthly inspections on all safety equipment as required by company or client procedure

Maintain site PPE inventory and safety related equipment

Develop site or job specific safety plans as needed

Present daily site safety meeting as needed

Audit job safety analysis documents for each crew, each day.

Attend daily, weekly, or monthly safety leadership meetings or joint audit walks held by the customer

Stop any unsafe acts or processes that are dangerous or unhealthy

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Safety, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge (examples include but are not limited to 5 Years Journeyman experience with 3 years safety program experience or Advanced Safety Certificate through National Safety Council, etc.).Recognized safety certification (CUSA, CSP, etc) preferred.Minimum 3 years safety related experience in the construction industry.OSHA 10 Construction required.

LICENSE:

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid class C California driver's license

SKILLS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce federal, state, local and company regulations.

Ability to recognize hazardous situation and implement corrective measures essential.

Good interpersonal and communication skills required.

Must have extensive knowledge of applicable safety regulations, regulatory requirement and industry standards for construction and general industry; knowledge of EPA, DOT and NEPA standards.

Ability to maintain confidentiality, possess good organizational and problem-solving skills.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel and have knowledge of spreadsheet applications.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; stand and sit for prolong periods. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Working conditions consists of a temperature-controlled office, outside elements such as rain, cold, and heat when driving from jobsite to jobsite or attending meetings, etc. Noise levels are moderate to loud depending on jobsite.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. This description assists in ADA compliance, and is not intended for any other purpose such as compensation. All employees must comply with company policies and applicable laws. Management retains the right to assign additional duties periodically and the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

Herman Weissker, Inc. offers a very competitive pay and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k.

Herman Weissker, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer