Construction Safety Engineer (CSE)
Location: San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full time
Company: K2 Staffing
Salary: $
Category: Construction
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Construction Safety Engineer (CSE) Job OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated Construction Safety Engineer (CSE) for a full-time opportunity in San Diego, CA. As a Construction Safety Engineer, you will play a crucial role in managing and implementing a comprehensive company-wide health and safety program. The Construction Safety Engineer position requires frequent interaction with all staff members, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and fostering a culture of workplace safety within the construction industry.
Working as a Construction Safety Engineer (CSE) in San Diego, CA, offers the opportunity to contribute to a region recognized for its vibrant construction industry, innovative projects, and strong commitment to safety and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct weekly safety audits on active projects to identify hazards, assess program effectiveness, and support corrective actions.
- Assist project teams with initial safety start-up, including reviewing project-specific safety concerns such as hazardous materials, safety signage, and supplies.
- Plan and execute daily jobsite inspection programs to ensure ongoing compliance with safety standards.
- Organize and participate in weekly all-hands safety meetings and pre-task planning sessions as needed.
- Attend weekly staff and subcontractor foreman meetings to address and reinforce safety protocols.
- Conduct safety-related training and orientations for field personnel, ensuring all team members are informed and equipped to perform work safely.
- Collaborate with the Safety Director to develop, update, and implement safety standards, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain current knowledge of OSHA, DOSH, and NFPA standards as they pertain to construction site health and safety.
- Utilize computer skills to support safety documentation, including maintaining OSHA 300 logs and preparing training materials.
- Respond to and investigate jobsite accidents and injuries, assisting with documentation and follow-up reporting processes.
- Address regulatory site visits and ensure all required safety documentation is readily available.
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline, or a minimum of two years of progressive construction safety experience.
- Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey safety requirements clearly and concisely.
- Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, DOSH, and NFPA regulatory standards.
- Demonstrated experience in managing safety and health programs, accident investigations, and hazard analysis within the construction sector.
- Documented expertise in accident investigation, job hazard and safety analysis, hazard communication, and abatement control measures.
- Proficiency in fall protection, hazardous energy controls, electrical safety, permit-required confined spaces, trenching, cranes and rigging, scaffolding, and demolition safety processes.
- Ability to adapt to various work shifts and weather conditions as required by project demands.
- Organizational, leadership, and computer skills necessary for maintaining safety logs and preparing presentations and reports.
- Relevant certifications such as OSHA 500, Rigging, or CHST are advantageous.
- EPA Asbestos Inspector/Contractor Supervisor certification.
- Competent Person Training for Trench/Excavation, Fall Protection, and Scaffolds.
- HAZWOPER 29 CFR 1910.120 with annual refresher.
- Completion of a 40-hour Industrial Hygiene Fundamentals course every five years.
- Fed-OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach or OSHA 500 training every four years.
- CPR/First Aid training as required.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental values of our company culture. We believe that varied perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our team and enhance our work environment. Our mission is to provide a respectful, safe, fair, and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: San Diego, CA