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Position Summary:

The Field Safety Professional will be a key member of the Safety department reporting to the Project Safety Manager. They will work closely with the safety team, project teams, and field personnel. The Field Safety Professional is responsible ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, owner requirements and company policies/procedures on site while being part of a team that will create and cultivate an injury and accident-free work environment. This position will be fully at the project site located in Sunnyvale, CA.

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When you ask a Hoffman employee what stands out most about the company, across the board they say, "the people”. Hoffman provides employees with the freedom and independence to solve challenges without bureaucratic second-guessing, opportunities to build the most exciting projects and amazing benefits. We provide health insurance, paid time off, a generous retirement program and highly competitive pay. We take care of each other by offering free primary healthcare to our employees and their families through our dedicated healthcare clinics.  We encourage team building and giving back through community events. Hoffman is an employee-owned company, giving our employee-owners a stake in the company's long-term success.

Headquartered in the Northwest, Hoffman has been building some of the most exciting projects in the world for over a century. We work in a wide range of markets; from urban high-rise towers and cultural projects such as museums and libraries; to advanced technology, industrial manufacturing facilities; water treatment plants; healthcare facilities and more. We have had the good fortune to build many of the region's most significant and challenging projects, including the Portland International Airport, Space Needle Century Project, Oregon Convention Center, Seattle Central Library, MoPOP, Colman Dock, Washington Park Reservoir, Portland's South Waterfront, Tillamook Creamery Visitors Center, Doernbecher Children's Hospital and many more.

Our people take pride in their work, support each other above all else, and drive our commitment to exceptional construction. Many of our employees have been here for 30+ years; people often join us straight out of college/apprenticeships and stay for their entire careers. We are looking for builders with a wide range of talent to join our team; could you be the next employee of Hoffman?

Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000 Annually Depending on Experience

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Dedicate a minimum of 80% of their time observing/correcting field safety conditions, conducting safety audits, and coaching craft personnel in best safety practices.

+ Actively and professionally interact with all employees to promote safe acts and workplace conditions.

+ Actively create and cultivate an injury and accident-free work environment.

+ Anticipate, identify, evaluate, and correct hazardous conditions and practices.

+ Train craft personnel on new employee orientation and other construction safety training programs; document formal training on appropriate forms.

+ Conduct and document safety inspections.

+ Bring any safety violation and/or hazardous condition observed to the attention of the Supervisor in charge for immediate correction.

+ Ensure that subcontractor's employees wear appropriate clothing, safety equipment and other PPE.

+ Ensure compliance with all regularity requirements, owner requirements and company policies/procedures.

+ Immediately visit the site of any injury, incident, or near-miss involving employees and/or equipment. Identify and protect evidence in place, note conditions, conduct interviews, take appropriate follow-up actions, and assist with the analysis.

+ Conduct Industrial Hygiene monitoring and maintain records as necessary.

Qualifications:

Position Related Skills:

Required Skills and Experience:

+ Minimum of five (5) years of construction safety-related experience.

+ High school diploma or GED.

+ Demonstrates strong technical knowledge of construction safety practices.

+ Proficient in conducting field observations, safety interactions, and behavioral interventions.

+ Experienced in safety training, including providing new contractor orientation.

+ Familiar with hazard communication programs and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

+ Skilled in hazard recognition specific to construction environments.

+ First Aid/CPR/AED certified.

+ Requires excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and electronic), interpersonal skills, and organizational skills; must be articulate and able to communicate effectively across diverse groups.

+ Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills in both individual and group settings.

+ Must be able to work effectively both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

+ Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), and general understanding of working within a computer network environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bi-lingual fluency in Spanish.

+ OSHA 500 certification for construction.

+ Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

+ Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or a related field.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

+ Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is combination of standing, walking and sitting.

+ Must be able to climb stairs: 50% of day.

+ Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use.

+ Sight: Visual acuity in near, mid, and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination.

+ Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone.

+ Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone.

+ Lift/Carry: Up to 25Ibs – Minimal.

+ Bending/Twisting: Minimal.

+ Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Minimal.

+ Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.

+ Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.

+ Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.

+ Must be able to plan and organize work.

+ Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers.

Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.

Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position

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