Safety Specialist

JOB TITLE: Safety Specialist

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 35-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives.

Join us on our journey of growth and success!

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Safety Specialist located in Los Angeles, CA.

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in industrial or environmental engineering, Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene or closely related field

OR

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Professional Safety Certification

OR

• Two years of college education with a Professional Safety Certification and an additional 2 year full-time professional paid experience in construction safety management to compensate for the years of education.
• Completion of the OSHA 500 and 40-hour HAZPOWER courses is preferred

One of the Following Credentials is Preferred:

• Any Professional Safety Certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
• Licensed Safety Professional (LSP) from the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)
• Certified Safety Manager (CSM) from the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)

Required Qualifications:

In order to become a candidate, you must possess these skills and abilities

• 10 years' full-time paid professional construction safety management experience in developing and implementing accident prevention programs for a large private or public organization

Responsibilities:

• Conducts construction site safety audits to identify improper procedures, checks equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions, and recommends corrective actions
• Monitors policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria affecting construction safety at multiple construction projects
• Investigates complaints and on-site construction accidents to determine root cause and recommend effective hazard controls
• Conducts noise, ventilation, and gas testing at construction sites to determine if employees may be exposed to unhealthy conditions and makes appropriate recommendations
• Conducts construction safety and standard reporting procedure training for Project Managers and on-site employees
• Collects and analyzes injury, claim, and safety survey statistical data to write technical reports and make presentations to contractors and District management regarding contractor performance
• Coordinates construction safety activities such as project site safety audits and attends pre-bid and post-award contract meetings as a member of the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) team
• Reviews construction Injury Illness and Prevention Programs (IIPPs) submitted by contractors for accuracy and conformance with safety standards
• Trains, assigns projects, and tasks to lower-level personnel, and reviews reports for completeness and accuracy
• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary:

• $115,000 - $120,000 Annually

Bonus Pay:

A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at managements discretion.

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CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.