Field Safety Observer @ ERM

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ERM is hiring a Field Safety Observer in Rocklin, CA. In this critical role, you will be responsible for engaging with client and contractor team members in the field to facilitate safe work practices, embrace client safety culture expectations, and maintain compliance with the client’s Contractor Safety Program elements and other applicable safety regulations (e.g., Cal/OSHA). The Field Safety Observer will have broad knowledge of Safety compliance programs and, where required, Safety specialty areas. This position works to promote a safe work environment by confirming that contractors and the project team, at a minimum, clearly understand the roles and responsibilities related to reviewing drawings, identifying known hazards, and communicating policies, standards, and procedures applicable to the work. The role includes responsibility of timely notification to management and the safety team about any safety issues. This is a full-time (40hrs/week), limited-term position for a duration of 3 months, with potential for extension.

RESPONBILITIES:

Manage the receipt, review, provide feedback for contractor safety related documents (e.g. Programmatic Safety Plans, Project Specific Safety Plans [PSSPs], Job Safety Analyses [JSAs], Field Safety Observations).
Inspect site activities specifically during the kick-off and implementation of medium and high-risk scope activities.
Perform Field Safety Observations as established by the frequency and level for each contractor and subcontractor in accordance with the SSSP/PSP.
Provide on-site occupational safety support to identify, prevent, and mitigate safety risks.
Document and retain safety documents in accordance with client requirements.
Take direction from client Supervisors and Management responsible for Contractor Safety.
Lead and/or participate in safety incident investigations, root cause evaluations, etc.
Assign and/or coordinate with team members to address corrective actions and communicate as appropriate with team members to prevent repeat occurrences.
Share safety information to all in an impactful, constructive, and results-oriented manner.
Communicate safety trends and recommends safety corrective actions.
Support compliance with applicable programs (respirator, hearing, ergonomics).
Capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary or dangerous.
Has training, knowledge, or experience related to the work to be performed and knowledge of the appropriate mitigation measures for the associated hazards.
Has formal training to identify and mitigate hazards associated with specific high-risk activities.
Familiar with managing contractor safety for operations.
Familiar with Cal/OSHA safety regulations and requirements.
Initiate and/or participate in safety kick-off, periodic or daily safety meetings with contractors.
Function as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances including, but not limited to, DOT, EPA, OSHA, Cal/OSHA and CPUC.
Deliver training to support the communication of established processes or procedure requirements to stakeholders.
Serve as a resource for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the client company-wide initiatives.
Utilize safety trend analysis to identify and mitigate actions to correct gaps, introduce and implement innovative solutions with impact to correct gaps, and communicate opportunities for improvement.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical safety with a preference in the construction or utility industries
Required to have taken OSHA 30-hour
High School Diploma required
CHST, CSP, ASP, or other safety certifications are highly desired
Physical demands required for the successful performance of this job include standing and/or walking for long hours in a day in uneven and steep terrain, and possibly during variable weather conditions
Must be comfortable working in remote / rural areas
Must have a valid Driver’s License and a personal vehicle
Demonstrated ability to provide detailed regulatory interpretation of federal and state OSHA regulations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Pay Transparency:

For the Safety Consultant, we anticipate the annual base pay of $80,691 – $97,410, $38.79/hr – $46.83/hrUSD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employees fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance tobenefits eligible* employees.

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for alimitedbenefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

You can apply for this role throughhttps://www.erm.com/careers/apply/or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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