Safety Specialist - Site Safety Officer

Advanced Environmental Group, Inc. (AEG) is seeking a Safety Specialist - Site Safety Officer in California. The health and safety technician will support the AEG Safety Team. This position is designed for individuals with 3-5+ years of experience in the construction safety and environmental remediation field. This individual must be familiar with general construction, drilling, heavy equipment operation and large-scale remedial/construction activity. This contracted position is a full-time.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Full time assignment to complete a variety of health and safety related roles in support of a major projects. The CHST, ASP or CHST/ASP candidate will provide oversight of field crews performances during, installation and testing; construction of remediation well-head infrastructure; above-ground water storage infrastructure; buildings and above-ground structures; grading and earthwork; construction of electrical infrastructure; and, controls/instrumentation activities. All site work will be conducted in accordance with Cal/OSHA (Construction and General Industry) Safety Orders; site specific health and safety plan(s); and, AEG policies and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years' experience performing full time construction health and safety related tasks including: managing safety programs, processes, conducting hazard analyses and audits, and developing controls;

Certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or meet requirements to sit and pass exam;

40-hour OSHA Hazwoper Certified or training to be provided;

Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA, EPA, NFPA, & ANSI safety related regulations.

Good time management skills and communication; and,

Experience using MS Office Suite products required.

REQUIRED DRIVING STATEMENT

This position requires a current valid driver's license and clean driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Behavior Based Safety

General Construction Safety Competency

Excavation Safety Competency

Fall Protection Competency

Electrical / LOTO Competency

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work will be performed outdoors or on construction project jobsites subject to extreme heat and cold, noise, vibrations and dust. Must have the ability to wear a respirator and adhere to all company safety requirements, where required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the ability to independently lift and carry objects safely that weigh up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffold; kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, twist, finger grasp and feel on a constant and repetitive basis; stand, walk, talk, see (20/20 vision naturally or corrected), hear within normal range and perform repetitive motion activities.

Must be able to physically negotiate the hazards of a new construction worksite (e.g. uneven surfaces, floor openings, heights, construction debris and limited lighting) and adhere to all company safety requirements.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

Field work and desk/office work. As necessary, must be able to travel to other work areas, be aware of safety requirements for those areas, and work within those constraints (e.g. access procedures and proper PPE). Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the project site.

CRITICALITY OF ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance and punctuality is required. Project schedule and is based on a 8-hour day, 5 days per week. Overtime may be required through duration of the job.

Advanced Environmental Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. AEG does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional, or local law.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road