Safety & Health Specialist II

General Summary

The position is responsible for collaborating in the administration of the Company’s Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned location in a manner consistent with the code of conduct.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Collaborate with Company team members, owner representatives, regulatory agencies, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.
• Promote engagement with the company safety program and local incident prevention efforts to foster involvement and reduce at-risk behaviors.
• Aid in the implementation of safety-related programs to ensure strategic goals are met.
• Perform and document inspections, observations, and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and well-being of our employees.
• Aid in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to improve knowledge and understanding of hazards and risks relative to work performed.
• Aid in the investigation and communication of near misses, incidents, and claims to preserve Company interests.
• Assist in the development and review of job hazard analyses to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures.
• Aid in the investigation and communication of regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance and protect Company interests.
• Engage in periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions, and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field, preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in construction or applicable industry with safety-related responsibilities required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, follow-through, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in high-production environments and respond swiftly.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to work at heights, in enclosed or confined spaces, and climb stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is committed to supporting its employees' future both within and outside the workplace, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, and special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including the most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). As part of their investment in employees' future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States. Base Salary Range: $76,685.00 - $115,029.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine, or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.