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Construction Safety SpecialistNor Cal Pipeline Services • San Jose, CA, US
Construction Safety Specialist

Construction Safety Specialist

Nor Cal Pipeline Services • San Jose, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $95K - $120K annually + Profit-Sharing Bonus

Job Summary

The Construction Safety Specialist will play a vital role in supporting and enforcing our safety programs across high-hazard job sites throughout our Construction Division. This position will serve as a field-level expert in hazard recognition, mitigation, and safety compliance, especially as it relates to Construction Operations and managing subcontractor safety performance. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive safe practices in dynamic environments, including excavation, confined spaces, trenching, utility strikes, and high-risk mechanical operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Site Safety Oversight :

  • Conduct daily site safety inspections and audits across multiple projects involving general and subcontracted workforces.
  • Identify unsafe behaviors, environmental hazards, and process deviations; intervene and escalate when necessary.
  • Support / Direct site-specific Safety Plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHAs).
  • Oversee subcontractor safety compliance, including orientation, certifications, and site access control.
  • Implement policies, procedures, and training programs to maintain OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable compliance.

Incident Response and Investigation :

  • Respond to incidents when warranted and assist management with proper incident reporting.
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety complaints.
  • Work with leadership to determine root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans.

    • Training & Communication :

  • Lead and coordinate subcontractor and employee safety orientations, safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety stand-downs.
  • Coach crews on PPE requirements, safe work practices, and company safety culture.
  • Support rollout of new safety policies, technologies, and compliance initiatives.

    • Compliance and Documentation :

  • Maintain up-to-date records of inspections, training, permits, and safety documentation in accordance with OSHA, Cal / OSHA, and company requirements.
  • Ensure subcontractors maintain their own compliant safety programs and documentation.
  • Interface with third-party safety auditors, utility agencies, or municipal inspectors as needed.
  • Complete Safety pre-qualification packages for Construction Division Operations.

    • Safety Equipment & Inventory Management :

  • Assist with PPE / Safety Supply inventory for Construction Division.
  • Complete CP Fall Protection Equipment Inspections as needed.

    • The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by the business demands.

    Qualification Requirements

    Experience :

  • 5+ years of progressive HS&E experience, with at least 1 year in leadership role in high-hazard construction (e.g., trenching, confined space, heavy equipment, pipeline, or industrial work).
  • Experience in researching and implementing compliance programs.

    • Certifications :

  • OSHA 30-Hour certificate required.
  • OSHA 500 preferred
  • CHST, CHSO or similar safety certifications strongly preferred.

    • Licensing :

  • Valid Drivers License with a clean driving record.

    • Required Skills

    Construction HS&E Knowledge :

  • Strong understanding of construction HS&E (Health, Safety, and Environmental) standards.

    • Technical Skills :

  • Proficiency in computer-based programs & Microsoft Office Suite

    • Communication Skills :

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Creative thinking and the ability to develop engaging content.

    • Project Management & Organizational Skills :

  • Strong project management and organizational skills.

    • Collaboration & Independence :

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

    • Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl. The employee occasionally is required to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and to walk up to mile daily. Specific vision abilities in this job include close vision and distance vision.

    Work Environment

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, and fumes or airborne particles. Ability to travel as needed to facilitate job needs.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    Note : Nor-Cal Pipeline Services is a drug-smoke and alcohol- free workplace. Drug testing is a requirement for employment.

    Nor-Cal Pipeline Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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