The Safety Specialist will be responsible for providing support to Cordoba Corporation’s Director of Operations, Safety Manager, the project management team, supervisors, foremen and workers. This position will provide leadership and coordination of the day-to-day safety requirements. This individual should possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively present to team members, executives, and external stakeholders.

• Monitors, maintains, and updates ISNetworld, Gold Shovel Standard, Avetta, and Veriforce safety sites and reports and maintains the safety EMR ratings.
• Assists the Safety Manager with training for Cal/OSHA and Client required such as New Hire Safety Orientation briefings, and annual requirements for programs such as Pandemic Preparedness, Wildfire Smoke Prevention, Workplace Violence Prevention programs and reporting requirements.
• Ensures effective implementation of the Heat Illness Prevention Program (HIPP).
• Confirms that all workers and sub-contractors report all recordable injuries and near-miss incidents within the required timelines
• Assists with field training, mentoring and implementation of the HS&E programs.
• Assists in presenting safety metrics and performance reports to management
• Works with Safety Manager to develop safety communications and awareness campaigns
• Build relationships with client safety representatives
• Maintains training records and certification requirements
• Assists in Development of a Site Safety Management Plan (SMP) as required to ensure a safe work environment for all company employees, contractors, visitors, and community. Provides audits of the SMP for compliance and update to ensure the alignment with project scope and conditions as required.
• Evaluates the organization’s procedures, facilities and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions.
• Ensures all required Cal OSHA and other safety postings are maintained and current.
• Assists the Safety Manager with incident investigations and root cause analyses, review reports of injuries, property damage, unsafe work conditions or practices, claims involving company workers and subcontractors.
• Verifies appropriate PPE use, availability, and training, conducting frequent safety briefings for team members (e.g., fall protection, confined space entry) and appropriate ergonomic set-up and evaluation.

• 2-4 years as a Safety Supervisor with experience in developing and implementing accident prevention programs, creating and monitoring KPI’s
• Effective written, oral, interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organization and motivational skills and outstanding attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
• Safety Certification, Credential, or License from one of the following agencies (BCSP, LSP, CSM, CIH)

Preferred:

• Completion of the OSHA 500 and/or 40-hour HAZPOWER course is preferred.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000

Work Environment: Onsite

Physical requirements include the ability to perform essential physical tasks such as climbing, standing, stooping, and typing. The role may also involve lifting items ranging from (up to 10 – 50+ pounds).

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our  employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!

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