Sr. Safety & Healthy Specialist

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do. Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary The position is responsible for supporting the administration of the Company’s Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned location in a manner consistent with the code of conduct. Essential Job Accountabilities Support with Company team members, owner representatives, regulatory agencies, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships. Promote engagement with the company safety program and local incident prevention efforts to foster involvement and reduce at‑risk behaviors. Assist in the implementation of safety‑related programs to ensure strategic goals are met. Perform and document inspections, observations, and audits to reduce incidents and ensure the health and well‑being of our employees. Assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to improve knowledge and understanding of hazards and risks relative to work performed. Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to assist in ensuring compliance and protecting Company interests. Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures. Assist in the investigation and communication of near‑misses, incidents, and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved. Perform periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions, and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion. Education Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience. Work Experience Minimum 3+ years’ experience in heavy construction, heavy industrial, or oil and energy, with safety‑related responsibilities required. Minimum 3+ years’ experience in construction or applicable industry with safety‑related responsibilities required. OSHA 30 or OSHA 510 certification required. Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) certification required. First aid and CPR certification required. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of CalOSHA regulations and applicable state and federal safety and health regulations. Knowledge of specifics and plans for Caltrans. Structures knowledge preferred. Demonstrate good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organizational, follow‑through, and time‑management skills. Ability to work in high‑production environment and respond swiftly. Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively. Motivated self‑starter. Microsoft Office Suite. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to work at height, in enclosed or confined spaces, and climb stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. Additional Requirements/Skills Valid state‑issued driver’s license. Travel may be required. Bi‑lingual preferred. Our Benefits At a Glance Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States. Base Salary Range $85,602.00 - $128,403.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation’s largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here. Notice to Staffing Agencies Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Granite”) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite’s resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully‑executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Granite Construction