Safety Coordinator (Bay Area)

Safety Coordinator

The successful candidate is the project point of contact for environmental health and safety. The Safety Coordinator is responsible for keeping our projects safe by delivering training, guidance, identification and correction of hazardous conditions and behavior to all personnel on our construction sites. The Safety Coordinator will align with Blach's safety philosophy and model Blach Construction's core values.

Typical Duties:

• Support Project Team in development of Job Hazard Analyses and an overall Project Safety Roadmap
• Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks
• Evaluate regulatory compliance and audit oversight
• Provide coaching and mentoring for employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees and projects exhibiting safe behaviors
• Deliver effective safety trainings and new employee orientations
• Conduct injury and incident investigations
• Provide regular feedback to Project Team for improvement and recognition
• Assist in the development and execution of project-specific corrective action plans to address safety issues occurring on the project
• Collaborate with team on project-specific safety initiatives and performance measures
• Provide administration support related to safety documentation
• Review safety submittals and MPS (Minimum Performance Standards) with trade partners
• Conduct and assist with all safety inspections
• Implement and support Hammertech Construction Software
• Proficient with maintaining online project and company recordkeeping
• Identify highest risks on the project and ensure controls measures are in place
• Stop any unsafe work operations and provide guidance for moving forward safely
• Continuous improvement staying updated on industry best practices and emerging trends

Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, problem solving and leadership skills
• Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulatory standards
• Effective public speaking presentation skills
• Ability to research safety solutions and provide guidance on content
• Detail orientated with ability to assist on multiple project tasks
• Ability to achieve Competent Person Certification in fall protection, excavation and scaffolding, etc.
• Journeyman trade experience a plus
• Experience with union workforce desired
• OSHA 30-hr Construction (Preferred)
• CPR/FA/AED Certified (Trainer Preferred)
• Forklift/Aerial Lift/Elevated Platform trainer a plus
• Other safety professional certifications, such as CSHO or CHST preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs
• Fluent or intermediate level Spanish is strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal and clear communication skills

Position Status: Full-time, regular business hours, non-exempt

Location: Bay Area, CA, with travel throughout the Greater Bay Area and Central Coast Region

Compensation: Blach Construction offers an outstanding compensation package, including a highly competitive base salary, an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service), holidays, and sick leave. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement benefit, long-term disability insurance, cash bonuses based upon performance, student loan paydown assistance, paid parental leave, professional development and education assistance, credit union membership, wellness reimbursement, professional affiliations, and many other benefits. The company practices a progressive management style that truly values and appreciates high-quality team members and invests a tremendous amount in their growth and development.

About Blach Construction: Named as the #1 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area in 2019 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times and one of the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the United States in 2013 and 2016, Blach Construction is a financially stable, award-winning, mid-sized general building contractor and construction manager headquartered in San Jose with operations throughout the greater Bay Area and Southern California.

Blach offers an outstanding benefits package, which you can read about on the company website, as well as an extensive training and development program for all employees through our own Blach University. The management of the company is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and exciting work environment where teamwork and excellence are encouraged and supported.