What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator position at Dragados USA, Inc.?
About Us
Dragados USA and Flatiron, collectively known as DFJV, bring extensive transportation experience to the California High-Speed Rail Construction Package 2-3 (CP 2-3) project. The California High-Speed Rail Authority is overseeing the nation's first high-speed rail system, which will connect major regions, boost economic growth, promote environmental sustainability, and create jobs for small businesses and subcontractors. Construction Package 2-3 spans 65 miles across Fresno, Tulare, and Kings counties.
Responsibilities
Dragados USA and Flatiron, collectively known as DFJV, bring extensive transportation experience to the California High-Speed Rail Construction Package 2-3 (CP 2-3) project. The California High-Speed Rail Authority is overseeing the nation's first high-speed rail system, which will connect major regions, boost economic growth, promote environmental sustainability, and create jobs for small businesses and subcontractors. Construction Package 2-3 spans 65 miles across Fresno, Tulare, and Kings counties.
- Candidate must be able to work at any location within 65 mile span of project. ****
Responsibilities
- Conduct site inspections of project work areas and equipment. Job sites may range from 5-50 crew members, per site.
- Administer compliance with the safety program and lead accident prevention efforts to ensure company and project safety goals are met.
- Develop, organize, and implement safety related programs that meet company safety standards.
- Assist the investigation of accidents, determine root causes, and recommend corrective/preventive measures.
- Perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with a focus on hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors.
- Coordinate and conduct safety meetings/training programs to ensure effective communications amongst new and existing employees.
- Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Carry out any other assigned tsks given by the Area Safety Manager or Area Project Manager.
- Bachelor's degree in safety from an accredited institution or 1 year experience as a safety professional in the construction industry.
- Team player with professional image, capable of handling highly confidential information.
- Exercise excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment that may require long hours, including nights and weekends.
- Must be able to work in varied physical environments which include traveling to multiple segments, working in hot/cold conditions indoor and outdoor job sites.
- Demonstrate technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Strong time management, prioritization and organizational skills.
- Clean driving record is required to operate company vehicle for travel on the job.
- 3 years construction safety experience in heavy construction (marine works, tunnel or roadway/structures/bridges).
- OSHA 30 hour construction safety trained.
- Safety trained supervisor-construction (STS-C) certified, through board of certified safety professionals.
- First aid/CPR/AED certified
- Knowledge and understanding of OSHA Construction Standards, DOT safety standards, MUTCD standards, and other state and federal agency guidelines.
- Ability to recognize hazardous situations and make independent judgments concerning the general safety of workers, including IDLH (Immediate Danger to Life or Health) incidents.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
