Description

McGuire and Hester is a construction company that provides complete site work services: pipelines, underground utilities, grading, paving, concrete, landscape and mechanical. In addition to traditional project delivery methods, we partner on design build and alternative delivery project methods. McGuire and Hester has played an integral role in the construction of many of Northern California’s most recognizable landmarks and infrastructure projects. Our storied past spans more than 100 years. Our mission statement is, “Together We Build Things Right,” which encompasses our business philosophy, values, and culture. We foster a team environment focused on the greater good, resulting in a fantastic workplace that positively impacts our business partners and communities we live in.

Job Summary

The Safety Specialist supports the Safety Manager and enforces the company safety program on behalf of each subsidiary of McGuire & Hester. Provides technical insight, analysis, investigations, and risk management for all jobsites by ensuring compliance with policies and procedures and state and federal safety regulations.

Reports to

Safety Manager

Communications Partners

Director of Risk Management and General Counsel and Director of Human Resources

Typical Duties

• Promote McGuire & Hester safety program. Serves as a role model and champion for safety and safety compliance.

• Strives to attend daily Jobsite Huddles for all subsidiary companies in all geographical locations.

• Attends weekly safety department meeting.

• Perform jobsite safety inspections for all companies; completes accompanying paperwork and addresses existing and potential hazards with field management.

• Performs equipment and property inspections and reports any deviations back to Resource, if needed.

• Administers Safety Buck and Scratcher program at the field level and documents same.

• Use expertise to assist field management in pre-construction identification of safety issues and concerns and development of site-specific safety plans.

• Assist field management in creating and presenting hazard analysis for the daily huddle.

• Conduct jobsite safety meetings; discuss job specific safety issues with field management.

• Audit jobsite and employee compliance with company, state and federal policies and procedures.

• Assists Marketing Department by being a jobsite conduit for pictures, positive recognitions, and marketing suggestions.

• Assisted in field management in effective presentation of weekly tailgate and bi- yearly Safety Meetings.

• Conduct accident and injury investigations.

• Assist as directed, with employee training.

• Administer post-incident drug testing as needed.

• Maintain and enhance personal training levels.

• Assist Safety Manager and Risk Manager, as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Required certifications include OSHA 30-hour course; 40-hour HAZWOPER training. Current OSHA 500 certification and additional professional safety credentials are highly preferred.

Language Skills: must be able to read and write in English at a professional level; bi- lingual in Spanish preferred

Mathematical Skills: able to perform construction mathematics calculations

Plan and Specifications: Must have the ability to understand Plans and Specifications for each type of project the company constructs.

Planning and Organizing: the individual prioritizes and plans work activities for themselves and others Reasoning Ability: this position requires strong problem-solving skills, and reading comprehension; must deal with both standardized and non-standard situations with many variables

Interpersonal Skills: the ability to interface with a wide variety of people including clients, employees, managers, agencies and the public; public speaking is required for this position

Computer Skills: must have strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and train others to use company technology

Certificates, Licenses, Registration: valid CA Driver’s License and a clean driving record

Benefits

Besides a competitive salary and the best retirement package in the industry we offer:

• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance

• Family medical, dental and vision

• Company Stock (ESOP)

• 401k Employer Match

• Bonus Program

• Continuing Education Reimbursement

• PTO

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sabbatical Program

• Personal Financial Planning

We are confident that our retirement plan is the best in the industry.

Compensation

$38.00 – $45.00/hr, based on skills, experience and knowledge

Apply to Position

Please find more details and apply online on our Careers website under  Job ID#200646 
at https://careersearch.stanford.edu/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/Stanford/job/200646

Job Description

SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) at Stanford University is the principal health and safety office at Stanford University. We support and advance the teaching, learning and research activities at Stanford by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment. Our mission is to provide and coordinate programs and services that minimize safety, health, environmental, and regulatory risks in a manner consistent with fiscal and environmental stewardship. We are comprised of 9 technical groups with more than 50 specialists who work in the field with top researchers, faculty, staff, and students to support the mission and research of Stanford University. The work environment is team-oriented, collaborative, deadline-driven, and dynamic.

In addition to providing routine EH&S program services, our staff provides support as needed during University emergencies. All EH&S staff are to comply with governmental regulations and University policies and procedures regarding health and safety and are expected to serve as strong models and advocates for research health and safety.

The Research Safety Specialist will serve as an EH&S liaison to researchers in laboratories. Working as a member of the Lab Safety team, you will develop and help implement and maintain research safety programs to enable researchers to achieve good safety and health performance. Examples include laboratory chemical or industrial hygiene, risk assessment, high hazard registration, and personal protective equipment (PPE). If you see yourself working closely with the research and teaching laboratories to provide health and safety support for research design, problem solving, identification and promulgation of best practices, training, and compliance assistance, then this may be the career opportunity for you!

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in research safety and industrial hygiene.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar credentials.
• Familiarity with basic guidelines, standards, and other regulatory documents applicable to health and safety.
• Scientific background to enable technical discussions with researchers in multiple disciplines.
• Willingness to participate in an iterative design process, coupled with an appreciation of feedback, to engage in regular process improvement and solution-driven thinking.
• Team-first approach, collaborative growth mindset, and positive attitude when working with all levels of researchers and staff.

WORK SCHEDULE: On-site work arrangement; employee is expected to work on-site full-time

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Develop, implement, and maintain programs, systems, and procedures necessary to ensure the overall safety and health of employees and the community.
• May develop and conduct employee and student training, education, and awareness of environmental, safety and health activities, and/or programs.
• Identify, assess, and monitor workplace hazards (including but not limited to, chemical, physical, biological, and radiological) that could be present in the work area; remediate hazards, and/or recommend improvements to minimize hazard potential.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions in the work place.
• Recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize hazard potential.
• Provide technical advice and university interpretation of various government regulations and university policies; maintain working knowledge of specific government regulations.
• May act as a lead or technical expert, and provide direction to less experienced personnel working on health/safety programs.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in arts/science in related allied/scientific field

Minimum Experience:

Three years progressively responsible experience in occupational safety and health, emergency response/management, environmental science, and/or allied/scientific field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to conduct effective health and safety surveys, quantitative and qualitative exposure/risk assessments, and data analyses; ability to provide recommendations for exposure/risk control.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences; ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of and interpret specific government agency requirements (statutes, regulations, licenses, and permits) and university policies.
• Working knowledge of the scientific and technical aspects of various regulatory requirements and potential impact on assigned work area(s).

Pay Range:

$120,000-$125,000

Benefits that support you, and your future

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

World-class exercise facilities

$6000+ annual tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Free and discounted commuter transportation

Applies to regular full-time positions.

Notice to Applicants

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Stanford University provides job pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a particular job. The specific pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic work location, relevant knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, years of relevant experience, depth and breadth of relevant experience, and performance; further including but not limited to other business and organization needs such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the university, school/ unit, department, as well as job reporting relationships.