Job Description:
***Located in HANFORD,CA****
- Administer compliance with the safety program and lead accident prevention efforts to ensure company and project safety goals are met
- Conduct site inspections of project work areas and equipment
- Develop, organize, and implement safety related programs that meet company safety standards
- Assist the investigation of accidents, determine root causes, and recommend corrective /preventive measures
- Perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with a focus on hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors
- Coordinate and conduct safety meetings/training programs to ensure effective communication amongst new and existing employees
- Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
- Carry out any other assigned tasks given by the Area Safety Manager or Area Project Manager
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Safety from an accredited institution or 1 year experience as a safety professional in the construction industry
- Team player with a professional image, capable of handling highly confidential information
- Exercise excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment that may require long hours, including nights & weekends
- Must be able to work in varied physical environments which include both indoor and outdoor work in the hot and cold
- Demonstrate technical and analytical problem-solving skills
- Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
Preferred
- 3 years' construction safety experience in heavy construction (marine works, tunnel, or roadway)
- OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Trained
- Safety Trained Supervisor-Construction (STS-C) Certified, through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- First aid/CPR/AED Certified
- ASP, GSP, or CHST designation
- Knowledge and understanding of OSHA Construction Standards, DOT Safety Standards, MUTCD standards, and other state and federal agency guidelines
- Ability to recognize hazardous situations and make independent judgments concerning the general safety of workers
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
Salary: 90k DOE
Dragados and its affiliates are a Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
