Safety Engineer I

JOB SUMMARY
The Safety Engineer I is responsible for inspections and identification of day-to-day and upcoming hazards in the field. Using problem-solving skills, the Safety Engineer I investigates and analyzes incidents, providing guidance to field operations. Under the direction of the Senior Safety Manager, the Safety Engineer I serves as a resource for policy and regulation inquiries at the work site, and collaborates with the project team and the Senior Safety Managers on open issues.
JOB SCOPE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Primary Accountabilities

• Perform and assist with inspections
  • Hazard recognition
  • Conduct focused inspections; craft trade and regulatory compliance
• Execute fundamental and selected "Competent Person" level training
  • Adjust provided content to adapt to training needs
• Hazard identification and mitigation from day-to-day through 3 weeks ahead
  • Provide assistance to field staff to complete Job Hazard Analysis process
  • Review completed JHA to identify upcoming hazards
  • Determine training required related to activities/tasks
• Respond to policy and regulation inquiries in work/task area
  • Understand company policies and procedures
  • Understand Cal/OSHA regulations
  • Familiar with other relevant standards (NFPA, ANSI, ASME, etc.)
  • Collaborate with project team and Senior Safety Managers to report/escalate open issues
• Perform incident investigation and assist with root cause analysis as directed by the Senior Safety Manager

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training

• Safety-related degree or equivalent related experience
• Able to sit for the CHST within 6 months
• OSHA 30-Hour for Construction
• FA/CPR Trained

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with federal, state, and local construction safety orders and general industry safety orders
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a broad audience
• Competencies in fall protection, excavation safety, confined space entry, scaffolding

Work Experience

• Safety-related internship or experience preferred