Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

Location: San Jose, CA, United States Job Type: Full-Time Department: Project Delivery

This position is based out of our San Francisco, CA project site.

ArchKey is one of the nation's largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We're the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

We're electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We're not just energizing infrastructure, we're energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it's an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

As the Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for providing guidance on all aspects of occupational safety management, under the guidance of the Company's mission and in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, values and key objectives. This position is a regional resource to be shared across the platform. This role includes maintaining comprehensive environmental safety and health (ES&H) policies and procedures on assigned regional projects in all project site location(s). This position provides project teams, subcontractors, safety teams, and trade partners with guidance and training on health and safety programs and confirms that the project site complies with all customers, industry, local, state, and federal guidelines, and regulations.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
• Has superior analytical and mathematical skills, conceptual estimating, and has a safety-first mindset and promotes a safety-first culture across the organization.
• Has exceptional communication skills, able to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.

Day in the Life

• Supports the implementation of Company occupational safety programs and loss prevention initiatives.
• Supports and collaborates on leading and lagging indicator goals and Company initiatives to reach a workplace free of safety hazards and incidents.
• Performs the investigation of all safety incidents to collect and analyze data and collaborate with leadership to determine incident root cause analysis. Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent incident recurrence.
• Collects and investigates job site vehicle and property incidents and enters in the EHS safety program.
• Ensures all safety incidents are promptly reported and investigated. Communicate appropriately with the claims manager on preventive measures, incident investigations, and crisis management.
• Collaborates with the claims manager to ensure prompt medical care for occupational injuries, monitor ongoing medical treatment, procure appropriate restrictions, and assist in identifying light duty or alternate work options for employees' successful return to work.
• Conducts regular site safety audits to recognize and correct potential safety hazards and engages with field personnel to create corrective actions and follow up to ensure preventive measures and corrective actions are implemented.
• Assists field employees and project managers with hazard analysis, pre-task planning, job hazard analysis, and other proactive safe work method planning.
• Actively participates in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings to share safety information and ensure all safety compliance questions are addressed.
• Provide and deliver safety training and maintain proper documentation.
• May provide new employees with a proper and thorough orientation of our environmental safety and health program and continuing safety education.
• Consistently makes decisions attentively and safely to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision, and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and providing high-quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent work experience in safety, environmental health, construction safety management, or related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of work experience in construction safety, preferably in the electrical construction industry.
• Knowledge of construction and general industry safety standards and procedures, including OSHA, MSHA, DOT, Worker's Compensation, NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 70E safety rules and regulations.
• Excellent computer, communication, and training skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems with critical thinking skills and detail orientation, and to drive timely and appropriate solutions with self-initiative and sensitivity.
• Strong and professional team player, with effective collaboration, organizational and relationship-building skills. Experience building strong internal and external business partner relationships and teaming with cross-functional managers and employees across the business.
• Effective independent creativity, organizational, prioritizing, and time management skills. Demonstrated a high level of diplomacy, integrity, and dependability. Experience and skills to work closely with proprietary information and maintain confidentiality.
• Exceptional leadership, mentoring, listening, presentation, negotiation, conflict management, and persuasion skills, and the ability to influence employees at all levels.

Travel

• Travel to project sites is required, which may include temporary relocation for the duration of the project.

Salary Range

• $82,700 – $99,200 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal and Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. # CA 30 -1

Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.