Site Safety Manager

Hatch Ltd.; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. is seeking a Site Health and Safety Manager in Kern County, California. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in health and safety, particularly on major construction projects. Responsibilities include implementing health and safety policies, conducting training, and leading incident investigations.

The position offers a salary range of $140,000 - $165,000 and supports a diverse workplace. If you’re committed to excellence and innovation, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in health and safety on major construction projects.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Member of a recognized health and safety professional organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and strategies on health and safety issues.
• Implement health and safety policies aligned with the Hatch safety management system.
• Lead incident investigations and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Health and safety improvement

Education

BS in Safety Management or related field

Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Job description

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world‑classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry‑leading efficiencies, our best‑in‑class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is seeking a Site Health and Safety Manager in Kern County, California. If you are looking for your next step in a progressive career, enjoy working with people in a team environment, and strive for excellence, we want to hear from you.

Date: May 26, 2026

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:99900

Job Category:Construction

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice, strategies and problem solving on all health and safety issues to achieve our goal of ‘no harm’.
• Promote a culture in where health and safety is a value that will never be compromised.
• Implement the organization’s health and safety policy, safety management planning requirements and standards aligned with the Hatch safety management system and delivery approach.
• Prepare a Safety Management Plan for the office and projects.
• Manage the identification of health and safety training needs for personnel, including project staff and contractors.
• Delivery and rollout safety training to include competency and behavior-based leadership training.
• Provide assistance in all precontract, tender assessment and contract administration for projects in relation to health and safety requirements and expectations.
• Review and approve contractor’s safety management plans and safe operating procedures before work commences.
• Define local statutory and regulatory requirements and communicate with the office leadership team.
• Compile project specific health and safety project setup documentation aligned with the Hatch corporate health and safety approach.
• Lead and facilitate the hazard analysis and risk assessment process across all office and project disciplines.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations and reporting.
• Measure the implementation of corrective actions from health and safety audits and incident investigations.
• Develop, implement and coordinate the process of health and safety reporting to the office and regional leadership teams.
• Assist in defining health and safety leading and lagging indicator targets and reviews are planned, implemented and reported.
• Prepare, implement and review office and project emergency response plans.
• Implement and manage the office and project audit program.
• Measure compliance with rules, safety management plans and health and safety procedures.
• Perform duties as stipulated in the Project Safety Management Plan.
• Recruit and induct health and safety staff.
• Provide workers compensation and rehabilitation support, advice and manage the process.

Qualifications and Essential Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in health and safety with experience on major construction projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A high level of computer skills.
• A high level of organizational skills.
• A passion for continual improvement of project health and safety performance.
• Ability to lead and motivate office and project teams in health and safety.
• Must be willing to travel.
• BS Safety Management or related field is Preferred.
• Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is Preferred.
• Member of a recognized health and safety professional organization is Preferred.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.