ERM is hiring a Construction Safety Specialist for a key medical device manufacturing client in the Santa Clara Area, CA. 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 re... more details
ERM is hiring a Construction Safety Specialist for a key medical device manufacturing client in the Santa Clara Area, CA. 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 full-time (30 hours), fixed-term position for a duration of 6 months, renewable.
RESPONBILITIES:
Champion a strong safety culture across the site and maximize personnel involvement in Safety related activities.
Act as Owner’s representative while inter-acting 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 but not required.
Minimum 5 years’ experience with H&S in the construction industry, preferably with commercial/office building construction or large projects. CHST certification 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.
A background and knowledge working with specific trades such as electricians, ironworkers, pipefitters etc. is a plus.
Understanding of the complexities of multi-employer worksites.
Experienced trainer on construction safety topics and comfortable working with a wide variety of trades; willing to be a lead speaker on townhall meetings with all 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.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
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Pay Transparency:
For the Construction Safety Specialist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $91,998.40 – $109,990.40, $44.23– $52.88/hr, , limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.
*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
