Construction Safety Specialist (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Construction Safety Specialist for a key technology client in the San Diego, CA metropolitan area (Rancho Bernardo).

 In this critical role, you will be responsible for establishing, implementing, managing, and continuously improving the safety programs for several ongoing construction projects.

The Construction Safety Specialist will have broad knowledge of Safety compliance programs and, where required, Safety specialty areas.

 This is a tactical role for site-wide Safety systems, Safety regulations, and best practices.

This is a part-time (16-24 hours/week), fixed-term position for a duration of one year, renewable.

RESPONBILITIES:


* Champion a strong safety culture across the site and maximize personnel involvement in Safety related activities.


* Act as Owner’s representative while interacting with contractors.


* Provide daily observations of on-site safety practices.


* Provide timely, high quality Safety technical support.


* Carry out regular workplace inspections to monitor compliance with site rules, procedures, etc.


* Coordinate the completion of job safety analyses, risk assessments and pre-task plans.


* Prepare and submit local, State, and internal reports as needed.


* Review and track investigations of injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, non-injury accidents and near-misses to ensure that they are effective, and that they identify and resolve root causes.

Lead investigations into serious adverse events.

Monitor and analyze Safety performance and initiate action to support or correct trends.

REQUIREMENTS:


* Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related degree is preferred.


* Minimum 5 years’ experience with H&S in the construction industry, preferably with commercial/office building construction or large projects.

CHST certification a plus.


* Bilingual Spanish a plus.


* Proficient with the management of high-risk activities including electrical safety, excavation, confined spaces, fall protection, material handling, rigging and crane operations.


* Experienced in communicating and problem solving as a team with sub-contractors is required.


* Experience with demolition preferred.


* Understanding of the complexities of multi-employer worksites.


* Experienced trainer on construction safety topics and comfortable working with a wide variety of trades.


* Demonstrated experience conducting construction site safety audits and inspections.


* Experience conducting incident investigations and can follow reporting processes.


* Excellent written and verbal communicator who understands the importance of timely communications and reporting.

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