Health and Safety Officer

Passionate about Health & Safety? Do you possess initiative and knowledge of Safety & Industrial Hygiene? Are you an administrator and field-ready professional who enjoys the challenges of daily involvement with members of various construction teams such as project management; field operations and senior management?

At ICS, we recognize our success is based on the skills, loyalty and work ethic of our dedicated team. We make it a priority to hire only the best, and to create a work environment that inspires performance and growth, with our fabulous culture. ICS has established an aggressive growth plan over the next three years and we are marching ahead to accomplish those goals & objectives with dozens of construction crews performing civil, mechanical and environmental projects across the West Coast.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains training & certification files for various databases
• Perform Safe Work Observations (SWO’s) & Positive Interventions
• Conducts periodic safety meetings in the field, safety stand downs & quarterly Health and Safety Meetings
• Reviews initial incident reports from the field
• Prepares project-related HSE documents including project HASP’s
• Prepares HSE field binders
• Promotes data collection associated with: near-misses; incidents; stop works; good catches & safe work observations supporting the HSE manager
• Manages the sub-contractor HSE qualification document program
• Conduct incident investigations & root causes analyses
• Perform weekly Health and Safety site audits and safe work observations
• Independently develops the Activity Hazard Analyses/JSA’s for project tasks
• Interacts with the Regional Management Team to support the HSE program regarding documentation & evidence of compliance
• Provides administrative support for the development and implementation of additional HSE training for superintendents
• Assists with the administrative support for on-going HSE & KPI’s metrics
• Answer customer pre-qualification questionnaires

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Robust knowledge of HSE construction & demolition regulations
• Understanding of Industrial Hygiene, COC awareness and related action levels
• General knowledge of safety management and OSHA general industry safety orders in the civil engineering/environmental remediation construction demolition market sectors
• Familiar & well versed with Behavior based safety programs
• Preparation of Health and Safety Plans
• MS Office & AI savvy
• Comfortable with and enjoys public speaking (clients, agencies, construction crews etc.)
• Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects
• Ability to lead by example and work in a collaborative team environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solid organizational skills with a passion for detail
• Enjoys working with all levels of management and field personnel

Education/Training

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or 5 years equivalent industry experience
• Experienced and knowledgeable within engineering, demolition & environmental construction arenas
• 40-hour Hazwoper Training
• Title 8 & 17: Asbestos & Lead (CDPH Certification a plus)
• CARB/APCD/AQMD Rules
• OSHA #500 and 510 – Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel routinely in and around Northern California job sites to perform essential HSE functions
• Ability to climb or descend stairs while carrying equipment (weighing up to 10 lbs.)

Work Environment:

The Health & Safety Field Officer works both indoors and outdoors throughout the year.

Technical Expertise, Practical Experience

Knowing this job description cannot convey all we have to offer, ICS looks forward to reviewing your qualifications, creating a shortlist and potentially discussing this opportunity in-depth and in person.

ICS is proud to be an affirmative action/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state and federal laws.