Site Safety Representative (CHST)

Job Description

Job Description

About Mountain Cascade:

Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Livermore, California, Mountain Cascade, Inc. has grown from a single-contractor operation into one of the most respected and innovative general engineering firms in Nevada and Texas. With over a century of combined management experience, we specialize in tackling the most complex and challenging infrastructure projects, underground pipelines, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, site utilities, and heavy civil works, that many contractors prefer to avoid. By blending deep technical expertise with creative problem-solving, unwavering safety standards, and a relentless commitment to quality, we deliver reliable, forward-thinking solutions that set the industry standard for excellence.

We are seeking a highly experienced Site Safety Representative, with a CHST, to lead safety oversight on a major water treatment plant project in the San Francisco Bay Area.

About the Role:

The Site Safety and Health Supervisor is the on-site authority responsible for reviewing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive safety and health program for the project. This role ensures full compliance with Cal/OSHA, California Code of Regulations, and project-specific requirements, while fostering a proactive safety culture across all trades.

This is a dedicated safety role with sole responsibility for site safety and health oversight. The SSHS must be on-site and be accessible 24/7 by phone or other approved means.

Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned

Safety Program Leadership

·         Develop, implement, and enforce a project-specific Safety and Health Plan, signed by a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

·         Serve as the designated Site Safety and Health Supervisor responsible for plan execution and compliance

·         Ensure the Safety and Health Plan is maintained on-site and acknowledged by all personnel prior to beginning work

·         Verify compliance with applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations

Site Safety Oversight

·         Lead and coordinate regular safety meetings and safety communications

·         Evaluate site conditions, work activities, and historical hazards to identify potential risks

·         Adapt safety controls as site conditions, sequencing, or scope change

·         Coordinate safety expectations across subcontractors and site personnel

·         Maintain accurate safety records including training documentation, incident reports, and compliance logs

Hazard Identification & Control

·         Oversee safety practices related to hazardous materials, confined spaces, excavation, spill prevention, and emergency response

·         Ensure appropriate PPE programs, exposure controls, and medical monitoring requirements are in place

·         Monitor site access, work zones, lighting, sanitation, and overall working conditions

Emergency Preparedness & Response

·         Maintain and implement the project Emergency Response Program

·         Ensure clear procedures are established for medical emergencies, injuries, and spill response

·         Confirm emergency equipment availability and access to nearby medical facilities

·         Time‐sensitive field response where delays from alternative transport would impact operations

Other Essential Duties:

·         Proactively resolve team issues and escalate to management as needed

·         Operate a motor vehicle to travel between multiple active construction sites within the same workday, often on short notice

·         Transport project plans, tools, and job-related material to and from job sites, including locations where public transportation or ride hail services are impractical or unavailable

·         Respond promptly to time‐sensitive field issues where delays would negatively impact safety, scheduling, or contractual obligations

·         Access remote or undeveloped project sites that are not reachable by alternative transportation methods

Requirements:

·         15+ years of experience, in which 5 years’ experience is in the construction of a water treatment plant

·         7+ years of experience, as Safety Manager in the construction of a major facility such as a treatment plant

·         Experience in construction of two water or wastewater treatment plants with at least one over $50 million

·         Certification as a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

·         Clear communication and strong documentation skills

·         Valid driver’s license

Work Environment

·         Full-time, on-site construction environment

·         Outdoor work conditions with active construction operations

·         Regular interaction with field crews, project management, and agency representatives

Why Mountain Cascade

·         Work on critical public infrastructure projects

·         Safety-first culture with leadership support

·         Opportunity to apply expertise on complex, high-profile work

Mountain Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Livermore, California, Mountain Cascade, Inc. has grown from a single-contractor operation into one of the most respected and innovative general engineering firms in Nevada and Texas. With over a century of combined management experience, we specialize in tackling the most complex and challenging infrastructure projects, underground pipelines, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, site utilities, and heavy civil works, that many contractors prefer to avoid. By blending deep technical expertise with creative problem-solving, unwavering safety standards, and a relentless commitment to quality, we deliver reliable, forward-thinking solutions that set the industry standard for excellence.

Company Description

Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Livermore, California, Mountain Cascade, Inc. has grown from a single-contractor operation into one of the most respected and innovative general engineering firms in Nevada and Texas. With over a century of combined management experience, we specialize in tackling the most complex and challenging infrastructure projects, underground pipelines, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, site utilities, and heavy civil works, that many contractors prefer to avoid. By blending deep technical expertise with creative problem-solving, unwavering safety standards, and a relentless commitment to quality, we deliver reliable, forward-thinking solutions that set the industry standard for excellence.