Meruelo Enterprises, Inc. is a leading company in the construction and engineering industry. We perform engineering & construction work in a variety of market segments. We are headquartered in Los Angeles with business units in LA, Riverside, San Diego and Ventura performing work throughout California.

The Safety Coordinator will report directly to the Safety Director and will support the Safety department. The Safety Coordinator is responsible for organization and coordination of safety initiatives, procedures and department effectiveness and efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for a variety of administrative duties, including gathering and analyzing data, data entry and creating reports and spreadsheets.
• Conduct drug testing protocol.
• Support new hire onboarding and safety training.
• Review documentation to insure all required records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted per established procedures.
• Prepare and present reports and statistical data relating to safety/risk management program performance to field supervisors.
• Understand and comply with all health and safety related state and federal regulations applicable to the Company.
• Assist in conducting safety audits in the field to ensure compliance with corporate safety policies, and all federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintain company Hazard Communication Program and Driver Fitness files.
• Participate in the inspection and review of the Company’s operations and facilities for safety/risk management provisions.
• Order and maintain safety equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

• Entry level knowledge of occupational safety/health experience in the construction industry or an equivalent combination of education, training and practical experience.
• Knowledge of utility construction preferred
• Must be able to obtain OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training.

LICENSE: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid class C California driver’s license

SKILLS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce federal, state, local and company regulations
• Ability to recognize hazardous situation and implement corrective measures essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required. Must have extensive knowledge of applicable safety regulations, regulatory requirement and industry standards for electrical construction and general industry.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, possess good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel, PowerPoint and have knowledge of spreadsheet applications.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Working conditions consists of a temperature-controlled office, outside elements such as rain, cold, and heat when driving from jobsite to jobsite or attending meetings, etc. Noise levels are moderate to loud depending on jobsite.

Meruelo Enterprises, Inc. offers competitive pay and excellent benefits including: Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, 401(K), etc. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Meruelo Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.