Safety Engineer
Location: San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full time
Company: K2 Staffing
Salary: $
Category: Construction
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Safety Engineer Job OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated Safety Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis in San Diego, CA. As a Safety Engineer, you will play a vital role in developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive health and safety program across all company projects and operations. This position is essential to ensuring a safe working environment, compliance with regulatory standards, and the promotion of a proactive safety culture within the construction industry. Working as a Safety Engineer in San Diego, CA offers the opportunity to contribute to a thriving region known for its commitment to innovation and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct weekly safety audits of active projects to identify hazards and areas for improvement, and assist in implementing corrective actions.
- Support project teams during safety start-up phases by reviewing and advising on project-specific safety concerns, such as handling hazardous materials, appropriate signage, and safety supplies.
- Participate in daily jobsite inspection programs, ensuring continuous monitoring and assessment of workplace conditions.
- Engage in weekly all-hands safety meetings and pre-task planning meetings to reinforce safe work practices.
- Attend weekly staff and subcontractor foreman meetings to stay informed on project updates and safety requirements.
- Deliver safety-related training and orientation to field personnel, fostering a knowledgeable and prepared workforce.
- Assist the Safety Director in developing and updating safety standards, policies, and procedures to align with evolving industry regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulatory standards, including OSHA, DOSH, and NFPA guidelines, and ensure company-wide compliance.
- Respond to jobsite accidents and injuries, conducting investigations, and supporting teams in documentation and follow-up reporting.
- Address regulatory site visits by coordinating with relevant authorities and ensuring all site safety documentation is accurate and accessible.
- Maintain necessary computer skills to manage OSHA logs, track incident rates, and prepare safety training materials and reports.
- Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, or at least two years of progressive construction safety experience.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems, collaborate effectively in a team environment, and communicate clearly and concisely.
- Strong knowledge base in OSHA, DOSH, and NFPA standards relevant to the construction industry.
- Proven experience in maintaining comprehensive safety and health programs with a proactive approach to accident prevention and reduction.
- Experience in conducting accident investigations, reporting, job hazard analysis, and implementing hazard abatement measures.
- Familiarity with fall protection, hazardous energy control, electrical safety, confined spaces, trenching, cranes, rigging, scaffolding, and demolition safety protocols.
- Ability to work various shifts and adapt to different weather conditions as required by project needs.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and computer skills, including experience with OSHA 300 logs and presentation software for safety meetings.
- Competent person training in Focus Four, OSHA 500, Rigging, or CHST Certification is a plus.
- EPA Asbestos Inspector/Contractor Supervisor certification.
- Competent Person Training in Trench/Excavation, Fall Protection, and Scaffolds.
- HAZWOPER 29 CFR 1910.120 certification 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.
- Current CPR/First Aid training as prescribed.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are the driving forces in which our culture is built. We recognize that our unique and vast differences bring a richness to our lives and work environment. This fosters stronger and more meaningful relationships within our company and the communities in which we serve. Our mission is to strive to provide an environment that is respectful, safe, fair, and inclusive, so that we can be stronger, wiser, and better together.