Quarry Safety & Environmental Officer

We are a supplier of rock and aggregate products to construction companies and numerous other industries in the High Desert. Our goal is to produce products that will consistently meet or exceed our customer’s specifications. We help get military, commercial, residential, or municipal projects started and completed using the finest aggregate materials in the high desert. We’re located near Barstow in Southern California.

Job Description:

As the Quarry Safety & Environmental Officer, your main job is to make sure that all on-site work follows local, state, and federal safety rules. You will do inspections, watch mining/excavation activities, and be part of the planning process to give input on safety. Working closely with the Plant and Quarry teams, you will have open discussions about safety concerns and work passionately to find practical solutions for continuous safety improvement. Your ultimate goal is to achieve 100% safety, actively supporting the team in creating a safe work environment.

The ideal candidate has rock plant experience, knowledge of safe operation procedures, understands quarrying practices, and is skilled in performing routine maintenance on equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact with Quarry leadership, staff, and outside stakeholders to address safety challenges on behalf of the Quarry.
• Comply with MSHA and OSHA safety guidelines and company policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Conduct or assist in investigating incidents to determine the cause and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the COO to manage unsafe situations and find safe solutions.
• Develop and deliver safety trainings and materials for a variety of topics on regulations including (but not limited to): MSHA/OSHA regulations, Mojave Air District, EPA, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), First Aid, Hazardous Waste, etc.
• Develop and enforce the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP).
• Lead morning tailgate safety meetings and stretching exercises.
• Stay updated with changes from various regulatory agencies such as MSHA, OSHA, Mojave Air District, EPA, CDFW, etc.
• Perform daily safety and health inspections and document the findings.
• Maintain site safety records, including inspection logs, near-miss reports, safety and health deficiency tracker, and daily production reports.
• Keep relevant site safety reference material readily available on the job site.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings.

Qualification & Experience

• High School Diploma
• At least 5 years’ experience in safety and environmental management within a mining/quarry setting
• Maintain annual safety training on a variety of topics including (but not limited to): MSHA and OSHA, Mojave Air District, EPA, and California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
• Experience creating training materials for the previously mentioned regulatory agencies (see list above) as well as on topics such as First Aid, Emergency Response, Hazardous Waste, and other topics as necessary
• Creating and maintaining safety documentation and keeping accurate records
• Proven experience conducting safety audits/inspections/investigations to ensure that potential issues and any accidents are properly reviewed, documented, and corrected

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods and perform work on a computer

What We Offer:

• Salary: $85,000 - $125,000/Year
• Full-time, 8-hour, day shift
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% premium paid for you and your dependents)
• Life Insurance (100% premium paid by the company for the employee only)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Referral incentive program

Apply Today!

Join a team where every day brings a sense of accomplishment, and you’re backed by people who genuinely support you. You’ll find more than just a job here – you’ll be part of a team with dedicated crew members who work together to reach ambitious goals.

We’re dedicated to creating a respectful workplace that values diversity and offers equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. We celebrate our diverse team and ensure that every applicant is considered based solely on qualifications, without discrimination. We abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5. This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employee and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

VEVRAA/This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employee and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.