Safety Specialist II - Materials

Granite Construction; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan match

Job summary

Granite Construction in Sparks, NV is seeking a Safety Specialist to help administer the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) at a designated location. You will collaborate with site teams, regulatory agencies, and contractors to promote a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, supporting safety meetings, assisting with MSHA/OSHA compliance, and helping develop hazard analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in construction/mining/aggregate operations with safety responsibilities.
• Experience with MSHA inspections, citations, investigations, or compliance activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams, regulators, and contractors to ensure effective safety relationships.
• Promote engagement with safety programs and incident prevention efforts to reduce risks.
• Assist in implementing safety programs to meet strategic goals.
• Perform inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and protect employees.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

MSHA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Safety inspections

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

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 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, including those involving OSHA, MSHA, and other applicable agencies, to assist in ensuring compliance and protecting Company interests.
• Support compliance with applicable MSHA requirements and Company mining safety policies at mine, aggregate, plant, and related operations.
• Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures.
• Assist operations with identifying and controlling mining-specific hazards, including mobile equipment interactions, haul roads, material processing and crushing operations, ground conditions, conveyors, and other mine-site hazards.
• Support required miner, task, and site-specific hazard awareness training, including maintenance of applicable training documentation and records.
• 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.
• Partner with operations and field leadership to promote consistent safety practices across construction, mining, aggregate, and plant environments.

Education

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

Work Experience

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in construction, mining, aggregate operations, heavy civil, or a related industrial environment with safety related responsibilities required.
• Previous experience supporting safety programs at MSHA-regulated mining or aggregate operations preferred.
• Experience interacting with MSHA or other regulatory agencies during inspections, investigations, or compliance activities preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations, including OSHA and MSHA requirements as applicable to assigned operations.
• Working knowledge of MSHA regulations and mine safety practices, including 30 CFR Parts 46 and/or 48, as applicable.
• Knowledge of mining and aggregate hazards, including mobile equipment, haul roads, conveyors, crushers, material handling, ground conditions, and interaction between personnel and heavy equipment.
• Ability to conduct mine-site safety inspections, observations, and audits and identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to assist with MSHA inspections, citations, investigations, corrective actions, and related documentation.
• Knowledge of miner training, task training, and site‑specific hazard awareness requirements.
• Ability to recognize hazards, evaluate risk, and work collaboratively with operations to develop practical corrective measures and controls.
• Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with craft employees, supervisors, management, clients, and regulatory agency representatives.
• 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, mining, aggregate, and 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. Regularly exposed to active construction and mining environments that may include uneven terrain, heavy mobile equipment, dust, noise, vibration, and varying weather conditions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Valid state issued driver’s license.
• Travel may be required.
• Bi‑lingual preferred.
• Current MSHA Part 46 and/or Part 48 training preferred, or ability to obtain required training.
• Ability to work safely in active mining, aggregate, crushing, processing, and heavy‑equipment environments.
• Ability to meet mine‑site access and safety requirements applicable to assigned locations.

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: $69,557.00 - $104,334.00

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.

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. 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.