The Meruelo Group · 14 hours ago
Safety Supervisor
The Meruelo Group is a leading electrical utility contractor in California, dedicated to providing reliable energy solutions. The Safety Supervisor is responsible for administering the company's safety program, conducting training, and ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
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
Qualification
Required
Associates or Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
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
Preferred
Experience in high voltage utility construction a plus
Company
The Meruelo Group
The Meruelo Group is a proud Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) founded in 1986 by Alex Meruelo, a dedicated entrepreneur, business leader and philanthropist to the community.