Safety Coordinator (Bay Area)

Blach Construction • San Jose, CA

1d • $85,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate is the project point of contact for environmental health and safety. The Safety Coordinator is responsible for keeping our projects safe by delivering training, guidance, identification and correction of hazardous conditions and behavior to all personnel on our construction sites. The Safety Coordinator will align with Blach’s safety philosophy and model Blach Construction’s core values.

Requirements

• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, problem solving and leadership skills
• Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulatory standards
• Effective public speaking presentation skills
• Ability to research safety solutions and provide guidance on content
• Detail orientated with ability to assist on multiple project tasks
• Ability to achieve Competent Person Certification in fall protection, excavation and scaffolding, etc.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs
• Strong interpersonal and clear communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman trade experience a plus
• Experience with union workforce desired
• OSHA 30-hr Construction (Preferred)
• CPR/FA/AED Certified (Trainer Preferred)
• Forklift/Aerial Lift/Elevated Platform trainer a plus
• Other safety professional certifications, such as CSHO or CHST preferred.
• Fluent or intermediate level Spanish is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Support Project Team in development of Job Hazard Analyses and an overall Project Safety Roadmap
• Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks
• Evaluate regulatory compliance and audit oversight
• Provide coaching and mentoring for employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees and projects exhibiting safe behaviors
• Deliver effective safety trainings and new employee orientations
• Conduct injury and incident investigations
• Provide regular feedback to Project Team for improvement and recognition
• Assist in the development and execution of project-specific corrective action plans to address safety issues occurring on the project
• Collaborate with team on project-specific safety initiatives and performance measures
• Provide administration support related to safety documentation
• Review safety submittals and MPS (Minimum Performance Standards) with trade partners
• Conduct and assist with all safety inspections
• Implement and support Hammertech Construction Software
• Proficient with maintaining online project and company recordkeeping
• Identify highest risks on the project and ensure controls measures are in place
• Stop any unsafe work operations and provide guidance for moving forward safely
• Continuous improvement staying updated on industry best practices and emerging trends

Benefits

• a highly competitive base salary
• an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service)
• holidays, and sick leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement benefit
• long-term disability insurance
• cash bonuses based upon performance
• student loan paydown assistance
• paid parental leave
• professional development and education assistance
• credit union membership
• wellness reimbursement
• professional affiliations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed