Safety Supervisor

Meruelo Group; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DOTY BROS. EQUIPMENT CO. is seeking a Safety Specialist in California to manage the company safety/health program and ensure a safe workplace. You will conduct inspections, coordinate training, and implement corrective actions across field sites and facilities.

Ideal candidates have a degree in safety or industrial hygiene, 3+ years in safety (underground construction preferred), and OSHA 10 Construction certification. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years safety-related experience in underground construction; OSHA 10 Construction required.
• Recognized safety certification (CHST, CUSP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and audit the safety program; implement safety and health activities.
• Conduct announced and unannounced safety inspections to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Analyze findings to determine training needs and conduct required safety training classes.
• Assist in industrial hygiene surveys and review accidents for corrective action.
• Recommend safety equipment and coordinate with safety committees and purchasing.
• Provide project safety support and coordinate fleet safety programs.
• Stay current on OSHA standards and participate in professional safety organization activities.
• Conduct work area surveillance, air sampling for confined spaces, and incident investigations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Hazard recognition

Safety training

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Audit & inspections

Policy enforcement

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Safety/Industrial Hygiene

Safety certifications (CHST/CUSP)

OSHA 10 Construction

Job description

DOTY BROS. EQUIPMENT CO.

Job Title: Safety Specialist

Department: Operations

Reports to: Safety Director

FLSA: Exempt

Doty Bros Constructionis a leading company in the construction and engineering industry. We perform engineering & construction work in a variety of market segments. We are headquartered in Los Angeles with business units in LA, Riverside, San Diego and Ventura performing work throughout California.

TheSafetySpecialist is responsible for administering the Companysafety/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 Companysafetyprogram; implement and coordinatesafetyand health activities
• Conduct announced and unannounced occupationalsafetyand health inspections of company facilities, equipment, materials, operations and job sites to ensure compliance with corporatesafetypolicy, and all federal, state and local regulations.
• Analyze inspection findings to determine the need for employeesafetytraining; conductsafety-training classes as required; conduct required and selected company-widesafetycertification classes; maintain records of all training classes; assist in development ofsafetyand training manuals for equipment and work processes.
• Assist in industrial hygiene surveys, as required review all accidents and make recommendations for corrective action as needed.
• Recommendsafetyequipment to be used or worn; coordinate withsafetycommittees and the purchasing departments concerning the purchase, storage and issuance of approvedsafetyequipment and products for employees.
• Provide projectsafetysupport.
• Coordinate fleetsafetyprograms; keep current on new trends and methods in accident prevention field; keep current on OSHA reports and standards.
• Attend and participate in professionalsafetyorganization projects.
• Conduct work area surveillance inspections, air-sampling tests for confined space entry, property damage and personal injury investigations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree inSafety, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge (examples include but are not limited to 5 Years Journeyman experience with 3 yearssafetyprogram experience or AdvancedSafetyCertificate through NationalSafetyCouncil,etc.).Recognizedsafetycertification (CHST, CUSP, etc.) preferred. Minimum 3 yearssafetyrelated experience or field related experience in the underground 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 ofapplicablesafetyregulations, 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.

Doty Bros Constructionoffers a very competitive pay and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k.

Doty Bros Constructionis an Equal Opportunity Employer