Site Safety Professional - Onsite - Heavy Civil Construction (Req #: 1091)

Austin NAWIC; Los Banos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NW Construction is seeking a Site Safety Professional to oversee safety on an onsite heavy civil project near Los Banos, CA, with relocation as projects shift across the Western United States.

You will implement the site safety plan, lead training, monitor hazards, and ensure compliance with OSHA rules and project requirements. This salaried role requires travel and offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• OSHA regulations knowledge relevant to construction safety.
• Experience developing and implementing site safety programs.
• Ability to conduct and document safety training.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel/relocate across the Western U.S.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain a safe work environment; stop work to correct safety issues.
• Develop and oversee the Project Safety Program and site safety policies.
• Conduct new hire orientation and safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and project safety requirements.
• Review incident reports and perform weekly safety inspections with government reps.

Skills

OSHA standards knowledge

Safety program leadership

Training delivery

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

CHST Certification or CSP/ASP/OHST

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Site Safety Professional - Onsite - Heavy Civil Construction (Req #: 1091)

Description

Position Title: Site Safety Professional - Onsite - Heavy Civil Construction (Req #: 1091)

Location: Los Banos, CA

Job Category: Safety

Salary Interval: Salaried

Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00

Position Description

Summary

The Site Safety professional is responsible for hazard recognition, control, and accident prevention by oversight and implementation of the site-specific safety plan in the field and monitoring day-to-day construction operations.

Location

At NWC, we go where the work is, which exposes your career to exciting opportunities. The initial job location for this role will be at an active project near Los Banos, CA. Once projects are complete, we relocate our teams based on the work that is available generally located throughout the Western United States.

Benefits

At NW Construction, our people come first and are central to the foundation and future of our Company's success. We believe in helping our people thrive at work and outside of work. That's why we offer our full-time salaried team a comprehensive benefits package that rivals the best in the industry. NW Construction covers the full cost of premiums for our employees and their eligible dependents on benefits including:

• Health Care (HSA available with select plans)
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Short & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance

For more information on our benefits visit: www.nwconstruction.us/employee-benefits

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Instill Safety as a top priority by monitoring and maintaining a safe work environment. Corrects unsafe acts on the spot, including the authority to stop work to correct safety and health problems.
• Identify existing and predictable unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous conditions and ensure safe working practices are in place.
• Implement and oversee the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures as needed.
• Conduct training, including new hire orientation and safety meetings.
• Monitor all heavy construction work for compliance with safety requirements.
• Monitor and adhere to established budgetary guidelines, and ensure cost control measures are being followed
• Coordinate all elements contained in the Contractor safety and health program and project specifications, including safety training.
• May act as the qualified person for designing fall protection, excavation, and scaffolding systems in accordance with the regulatory standards.
• Review all incident, near-misses, and accident reports.
• Conduct and prepare weekly safety inspections in conjunction with the onsite government representative listing noted deficiencies, their abatement dates, and follow up action.
• Attend the Safety Program Review Meeting and Conduct the monthly Joint Safety Policy Meetings.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Ensures completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for the construction industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct and document training.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership and motivational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Full authorization to correct unsafe acts on the spot, including the authority to stop work to correct safety and health problems.

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
• Completion of OSHA 30 training.
• CHST Certification and/or CSP/ASP/OHST with relevant experience in the heavy civil Construction industry.
• At least 3 years of occupational health and safety experience in a Heavy Civil Construction environment required.
• Familiarity with OSHA 1926 construction industry regulations.
• Experienced with Bureau of Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS)
• Experienced with US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)
• Must be willing to travel and relocate. Project sites are located throughout the Western United States, so relocation and/or travel are required.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field preferred.
• Current first aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Experience with MSHA safety requirements preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments to conduct safety inspections.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, NWC is an E-Verify employer and is a Drug-Free Workplace.