HSE Specialist
Santa Monica, CA, United States
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 pre-construction meetings, and the administration of our Corporate Safety Program
Assist project teams with the development, implementation, communication, and execution of site-specific 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
1-4 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 minimal supervision
Flexibility to be on-call, 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 temperature-controlled 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.
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