Senior Safety Professional

JOB TITLE: Senior Safety Professional

**TOP 3 SKILLS:** CSP, EHS, Safety

LOCATION: Lathrop, CA

DURATION: 6+ months Contract to Hire

RATE RANGE: $55-75/hour


POSITION SUMMARY:


We're looking for an experienced Senior Safety Professional to lead and strengthen environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs at our Lathrop, CA site. You'll work with operations, engineering and leadership teams to find and reduce workplace hazards, keep the site compliant with regulations, and build a strong safety culture.



RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, put in place and maintain safety programs, policies and procedures that meet Cal/OSHA, federal OSHA and other state and local regulations.
• Maintain and update the site's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), as California requires.
• Run hazard assessments, job safety analyses and site inspections to find risks and recommend controls.
• Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective actions and follow-up.
• Track safety metrics and trends, and report on performance to leadership.
• Design and deliver safety training for employees, supervisors and contractors.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert on safety regulations, industry standards and best practices.
• Support audits, regulatory inspections and recordkeeping, including Cal/OSHA Form 300 logs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to build safety into new projects, equipment and processes.
• Mentor junior safety staff and champion a proactive safety culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of progressive experience in occupational health and safety.
• Strong working knowledge of Cal/OSHA and federal OSHA regulations and safety management systems.
• Experience leading incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a closely related field

BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.