Construction Safety Manager (Livermore)

Join an industry leading general contractor that specializes in underground utilities installations in the private and public sectors of Northern California for the past 70 years! Our client offers a family-oriented environment that provides incredible employee appreciation and undeniable chances to grow. You can have a role with a dynamic firm with progressive leadership and culture, that consistently ranks as one of the regions top contractors. This opportunity is offered in the Livermore, CA area.

Key Responsibilities :

This person will be a boots-on-the-ground professional who thoroughly understands underground wet utilities and its relationship to Cal / OSHA and other safety standards.

Field Safety Oversight :

Promote a culture of safety.

Walk the job. Observe the operation. Understand the job before critiquing it.

Evaluate trenching, shoring, sloping, and pipe installation operations in real-time for compliance, hazards, and opportunities to improve.

Bridge the gap between written safety plans and field execution.

Enforce and review Foreman completion of paperwork; Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Confined Space Entry, Excavation & Soils Analysis, Daily Trenching Logs.

Site inspection of Foreman Project binder, current Excavation Permit, current USA tickets, Company Safety Handbook, Company IIPP & Code of Safe Practices.

Training and Communication :

Develop (update and maintain), implement, and enforce safety programs to comply with Cal / OSHA and Clients; Company Safety Handbook, Company IIPP & Code of Safe Practices, Client specific.

Develop tailgate meeting topics and handouts to assist Foreman in accurate and applicable sharing of safety information to field crews.

Develop and conduct meaningful qualified persons training, hazard awareness trainings, and on-the-job safety training and mentoring.

Develop and conduct New Employee Fit-to-Work orientation and training.

Coordinate on-site drills (field and office) to ensure employees are prepared OSHA inspections, fire, earthquake, first-aid, etc.

Incident Response and Reporting :

Investigate employee / non-employee accidents and near misses, property damage, vehicle accidents, utility strikes.

Assist Foreman, Superintendents, and Project Managers with investigation reports, root cause analysis, and corrective action.

Coordinate with insurance and regulatory agencies to report and resolve potential claims.

Regulatory Compliance :

Maintain documentation and records.

OSHA 300 and 300A.

Stay current and sharp on all safety regulations and orders. Help the team get ahead of the law not just meet it.

Construction Safety Coordinator Qualifications :

CHST or other BCSP Credential, CUSP, OSHA 500

CPR & First Aid

Ability to read and interpret regulatory standards and translate into field crew level instruction.

Experience in trench excavation, confined space, Asbestos / Lead / Silica, fall protection, flagger / work zone, Haz-Com, Heat Illness Prevention, Ladder, Lockout / Tagout, PPE, Rigging, Respiratory Protection, Underground Service Alert, etc.

Strong communication skills; verbal and written.

Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Strong and effective leader with the ability to balance rapport and trust with enforcement.

Practical, solution oriented mind set.

Ability to walk job sites on uneven terrain, enter excavations, and work flexible hours as needed.

Detailed, organized, and thorough.

Initiative-taking and dependable.

Computer proficient; Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Employee Appreciation and Value

401k

Company vehicle or allowance

Paid Vacation, sick time and holidays

100 % Paid Medical / Dental / Vision

Cell Phone

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