Site Safety Manager

VIVA USA Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking a seasoned HSE lead for our Phoenix project site to champion Zero Harm in health, safety and environmental management. You will develop site-specific HSE plans, oversee field inspections, and mentor junior HSE staff and contractors to ensure regulatory and company compliance.

The role requires 5–7 years in HSE, strong OSHA knowledge, and a track record in construction safety. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; 30-hour OSHA training is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of HSE management and oversight experience in construction safety.
• At least 3 years in an HSE supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards 29 CFR 1926 and 1910 and their construction applications.
• 30-hour OSHA construction training; OSHA 510/500 preferred.
• First aid and CPR certification required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops project-specific HSE Plan using company templates and site details.
• Supervises junior HSE staff and contractor HSE personnel.
• Ensures inspections and compliance with HSE rules.
• Reviews contractor job hazard analyses and hazard mitigation.
• Conducts site walk-downs and issues corrective actions.
• Administers safe work permit program (confined space, LOTO, excavations).
• Investigates accidents/incidents and maintains records.
• Provides monthly HSE performance metrics to site management.

Skills

HSE management

OSHA standards

Hazard analyses

Incident investigation

Safety permit program

LOTO, confined space

First aid/CPR

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

OSHA 30-hour construction

OSHA 510/500 preferred

5–7 years HSE experience

3+ years supervisory

First aid/CPR certification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Champions company's Zero Harm philosophy for health, safety, and environmental (HSE) management at the project site. Develops the project-specific construction site HSE Plan in accordance with company templates and tailors plan contents to project specific details and HSE requirements. Helps implement the project-specific construction site HSE Plan for company personnel, contractors, and applicable low-tier subcontractors. Provides day-to-day supervision of junior-level company HSE specialists and/or oversight of contractor HSE personnel to ensure adequate inspections of field activities are occurring. Provides periodic oversight of site contractor activities with regards to compliance with legal, regulatory, company, and project-specific HSE rules and requirements. Acts as the company HSE technical lead and advises project site management with regards to HSE compliance issues during project construction. Interacts with and provides technical advice and administrative support for HSE compliance to contractors management personnel. Review contractor job hazard analyses and advise on suitability of hazard elimination and mitigation measures. Conducts daily walk-downs of site work activities and advises on corrective actions needed to maintain compliance with HSE rules and requirements. Initiates and supports weekly, joint project management and contractor site walk-downs and HSE review meetings Issues stop-work orders in coordination with project site management for activities that pose an immediate threat to the life or health of the workforce or substantial harm to the environment. Administers the project site safe work permit program for site work activities under the company s management oversight, including review and signoff on permits for confined space entry, hazardous energy control (e.g., LOTO), and excavations. Leads and/or supports contractor HSE staff in responding to and investigating accidents and incidents at the project site Solicits information from contractors and maintains records of HSE accidents and incidents at the project site, including near miss type events. Provides monthly project site HSE performance metrics to the project site management and to the CIAm HSES Manager.

Education and Experience

High school diploma required; Bachelor s degree preferred. 5 to 7 years of experience in HSE management and oversight with focus on construction safety requirements. At least 3 years should be in an HSE supervisory capacity. Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. OSHA standards under 29 CFR 1926 and 1910 and the practical application of their requirement in construction/industrial settings. 30-hour OSHA training for construction required; Completion of OSHA #510 OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry and valid OSHA #500 Trainer Course for Construction certificate preferred. Maintain certification in first aid and CPR through a recognized training provider (e.g., American Red Cross). Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work daily in a construction/field setting under a wide variety of environmental and/or weather extremes (e.g., rain, heat, cold) Ability/willingness to undertake moderate walking and climbing (if required) to perform duties. Ability/willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed to support construction activities.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status