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Position Summary

The Safety Professional is responsible for supporting the project team in the successful completion of a construction project. Currently this role will support our safety efforts across the East Bay Area, San Francisco and South Bay Area(s). The Safety Professional needed to support our team will be able to take direction and independently execute against a work plan, be collaborative, and is innovative and driven to do more with less. This person embraces initiative and accountability and can successfully manage multiple deadlines and tasks, with a focus on our culture of People and Safety First (https://www.southlandindcareers.com/culture#/) . Responsibilities of the position could involve independently working on a single site or multiple sites, while collaborating with the Division Safety team. This role may be filled as a Safety Coordinator I or Safety Coordinator II, dependent on professional experience and education.

Position Details

+ Knowledge and understanding of the Company’s Safety and Health Program, applicable Regulatory Standards and EM 385-1-1

+ Understanding of site specific project safety requirements

+ Assist in the completion and maintenance of the Accident Prevention Plan

+ Assist the Project Superintendent in the project site-specific safety orientation

+ Conduct project safety training, as needed

+ Conduct project safety audits

+ Participate in OSHA inspections

+ Participate in all incident and/or near miss investigations

+ Work with project team to maintain and anticipate necessary safety supplies for employees

+ Attend Owner and Client meetings and work with their safety representatives, as necessary

+ Assist in the development and review of Activity Hazard Analysis

Qualifications

+ A bachelor’s degree in safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences and a minimum of 2 years of Safety related experience including health and safety management systems, auditing safety processes, and in-depth knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, procedures and practical application governing Safety in the workplace

+ Thorough knowledge of OSHA Construction and State Regulations

+ Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously meeting established deadlines

+ Ability to train others (individual and groups)

+ CHST, CSP, or ASP certification is preferred

+ OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training, and OSHA 500 certification is required

+ Certifications in CPR and First Aid

+ Computer skills, i.e. Word, Power Point, Excel, and Windows

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

+ 401(k) plan with **50% company match (no cap)** and immediate 100% vesting

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance **(100% paid for employee)**

+ Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

+ Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

+ Disability income protection insurance

+ Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

+ **Paid parental leave**

+ Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

+ Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

+ Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities (https://southlandind.foleon.com/experienced-professionals/brochure/) , follow us on social media (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132/?trk=tyah) , and check out our website (https://southlandind.com/) .

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an **Equal Opportunity Employer** and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**Pay:** Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California this ranges from $73,000.00 - $88,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

**Contingent Employment:** All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

**External Agency Announcement** : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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