Safety Specialist

Title: Safety Specialist

Reports to: Safety Director

Tidwell Excavating is a trusted leader in underground utility construction, delivering high‑quality work for California’s top telecommunications, electrical, and gas providers. With decades of hands‑on experience, the team is known for safe, efficient, and reliable underground infrastructure solutions.

Since joining Meruelo Enterprises, Inc. in 2001, Tidwell has become part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking family of companies. This partnership gives Tidwell the resources, technology, and support of the larger Meruelo Group while preserving the strong reputation and craftsmanship the company is known for.

Today, Tidwell Excavating continues to grow its impact across California, taking on essential utility projects and contributing to the state’s expanding infrastructure with skill, pride, and a commitment to excellence.

About the Role:

The Safety Supervisor will be responsible for training and administer Train and administer the Company safety, health and accident prevention program and ensure all employees have a safe environment in which to work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer the Company safety program; implement and coordinate safety and health activities.
• Able to conduct safety training classes; safety certification classes and maintain all related records.
• Monitor and evaluate training program’s effectiveness, success and periodically report on them.
• Able to review accidents and incidents, take corrective action as needed and make recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
• Analyze inspection findings to determine the need for employee safety training.
• Recommend safety equipment to be used or worn; coordinate with safety committees and the purchasing departments concerning the purchase, storage and issuance of approved safety equipment and products for employees.
• Able to coordinate fleet safety programs; keep current on new trends and methods in accident prevention field; keep current on OSHA reports and standards.
• Able to analyze all loss data to determine causes of injuries; develop trend analysis and statistical summary of accidents and injuries.
• Conduct studies concerning the interest and need for safety training programs; administer safety awareness awards program.
• Able to attend and participate in professional safety organization projects.
• Able to supervise and administer safety, first aid and rescue squad activities including work assignments, personnel administration, staffing, training, etc.
• Able to review documentation to insure all required records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted per established procedures, and implement appropriate corrective action as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Safety Director.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. (Preferred)
• Minimum 3 years safety related experience or field related experience in the underground construction industry.
• OSHA 30 Construction required.
• Possession of a valid class A or C California driver's license
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce federal, state, local and company regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Must have extensive knowledge of applicable safety regulations, regulatory requirement and industry standards for construction and general industry; knowledge of EPA, DOT and NEPA standards.
• Experience in high voltage utility construction a plus

At Meruelo, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better business outcomes. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of underground electrical construction do you have.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000