Safety & Health Specialist III

General Summary

The position supports the administration of the Company’s Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and related regulations, ensuring safety and health of employees.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Support with Company team members, owner representatives, regulatory agencies, clinics, medical/testing facilities to maintain 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 meet strategic goals.
• Perform and document inspections, observations, and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and well-being of employees.
• Aid in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to improve knowledge and understanding of hazards and risks.
• Aid in the investigation and communication of near misses, incidents, and claims to protect Company interests.
• Aid in the development and review of job hazard analyses to ensure successful completion of work through hazard identification and control measure implementation.
• Avoid and mitigate potential safety issues during inspections and investigations.
• Conduct periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions, and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely manner.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Active CHST certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, CoPilot).
• 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 talk and hear.
• Frequently stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Must have the ability to work at heights, in enclosed or confined spaces, and climb stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment.
• Close vision, and ability to adjust focus required.

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 inside and outside the workplace through 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. Base Salary Range: $88,170.00 - $132,255.00. Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into 401(k) plans.

Additional Information

• Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Notice to Staffing Agencies: Unsolicited resumes sent to Granite will be considered Granite property.
• No fees will be paid to staffing agencies for unsolicited resumes.
• 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.
• 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.