Site Safety and Health Supervisor - Public Works

Job Overview
Title: Site Safety and Health Supervisor – Public Works

Department: Safety / Risk Management

Supervises: Field Crews, Subcontractors, and Safety Coordinators

Role Type: Full-time

Location: San Jose, CA

About the Company: Mountain Cascade is a premier heavy civil and public works contractor serving Northern California’s critical infrastructure needs. We specialize in complex, high-stakes projects for major utility districts. Our commitment to safety is the foundation of our operations, ensuring that every project—no matter the scale—is executed with the highest regard for our workforce and the environment.

About the Position: We are seeking a veteran Site Safety and Health Supervisor to manage the safety protocols for a major Water Treatment Plant project with the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD). This is a senior-level role requiring a professional who has managed safety for large-scale facilities (exceeding $50M) and understands the unique hazards of treatment plant construction. You will lead the safety culture on-site, ensuring 100% compliance with SCVWD and Cal/OSHA standards.

Key Responsibilities
Project Safety Leadership: Direct all health and safety initiatives for a large-scale water treatment plant, maintaining a zero-incident environment.

Hazard Analysis: Develop and enforce Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA) for complex mechanical and structural tasks.

Process-Specific Safety: Oversee safety protocols for specialized treatment plant construction, including confined space entry, chemical system installation, and heavy rigging.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all site activities comply with SCVWD standards, Cal/OSHA Title 8, and environmental regulations.

Incident Management: Lead all incident investigations, root cause analyses, and the implementation of corrective actions.

Agency Coordination: Serve as the lead safety liaison for SCVWD inspectors and external regulatory agencies, managing all required safety audits and documentation.

Required Qualifications
Experience: 15+ years of experience in heavy civil construction safety, with at least 5 years specifically in the construction of water treatment plants.

Leadership: 7+ years of experience serving as a Safety Manager on major facilities (e.g., treatment plants or similar industrial builds).

Project Scale: Proven experience managing safety for at least two water or wastewater treatment plants, with at least one project valued at over $50 million.

Certification: Certification as a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) is strictly required.

Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in Cal/OSHA regulations, fall protection, and industrial health standards.

Logistics: Ability to work out of the San Jose office and maintain a primary presence at the SCVWD project site.

Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Certification: CSP (Certified Safety Professional) is a significant plus.

District Expertise: Prior experience specifically with Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) safety reporting and administrative procedures.

Specialized Training: Competent Person training in Trenching/Shoring, Confined Space, and Fall Protection.