Hse Specialist - Santa Monica, United States - Morley Builders

Morley Builders

Verified Company

Santa Monica, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Title:
HSE Specialist**
Prepared Date:August 2023

Department Name:
Risk Management

Reports to:
HSE Director

Status:
Exempt, Full Time

Location:
Morley Office(s) and Project Jobsites

Position Purpose

The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Specialist is responsible for role modeling and supporting our corporate safety policies, programs, and values.

This person will be the Safety and Risk Management representative in the field with clients, governmental agencies, and trade partners and responsible for working with project teams during all stages of construction to effectively manage the safety needs of the jobsite.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify hazards on jobsites; evaluate effective control measures and implement protection measures as appropriate
Monitor and evaluate subcontractors' safety efforts that will be performing the work on the project and enforcing safety guidelines utilizing the Company's disciplinary policy
Compile all subcontractor documentation per the Morley Builders subcontract agreement including reviewing all job hazards analysis and providing feedback as needed to the subcontractor
Participate in the acquisition of all required project permits (Cal OSHA specific)
Assist project teams with new hire safety orientation, job specific safety training, safety preconstruction meetings, and the administration of our Corporate Safety Program
Assist project teams with the development, implementation, communication, and execution of sitespecific safety program and attend staff meetings
Participate in and assist Assistant Safety Director with any OSHA inspections
Coordinate with project teams to ensure subcontractors' (and their tiers) compliance with Corporate and project specific safety program
Assist Superintendents with accident, incident, and close call investigations
Assist Superintendents and foremen with job hazard analysis
Review, prepare, and conduct an analysis of leading and lagging indicators to drive safety improvement
Coordinate with project team to ensure personal protective equipment, first aid supplies, and safety materials are available, and all required safety postings are displayed.

Other Job Functions:

Perform other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position
Frequent driving may be required to and from jobsites/office locations as needed

Supervisory Requirements:

No supervisory responsibilities at this time

Interactions:

Executive team members
Project Management teams
Field personnel
Clients and subcontractors

Requirements:

Education/Training

Bachelor's Degree (Environmental Health & Safety or Construction Health & Safety preferred) or equivalent combination of experience and/or training
CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogen Certification
OSHA 30 Hour Construction safety training
Desire to continue education working towards BCSP certification such as CHST

Experience Required

14 years safety experience, preferably in the construction industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's)

Knowledge of OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations and standards
Ability to recognize hazards in the field.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (verbal & written)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Ability to interact successfully with all levels of personnel
Good judgment, problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
Flexibility to be oncall, work unusual hours, and on weekends
Valid California Driver's License
Successful completion of DMV Pull Notice

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Intermittent walking to gain access to work areas
Finger dexterity sufficient to use a computer and to complete paperwork activities
Vision sufficient to use a computer, to read written materials and to complete paperwork activities
Hearing sufficient to communicate with individuals by telephone and in person
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Work Environment:

Office setting with quiet to moderate noise levels in temperaturecontrolled environment
Project jobsite construction offices
Exposure to outdoor elements and construction projects in various stages of progress

Note:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.