Safety Coordinator at Dragados USA in Selma, California

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


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