Job Title: EHS Specialist Location: Irvine CA Duration: 12 months Under the supervision of the Irvine R&D EHS Manager, this position will be accountable for establishing, implementing, managing, and supporting safety program requirements for specific engineering/construction projects on the Irvine campus.
They will serve as a subject matter expert on construction and contractor safety for the local EHS and engineering team.
Facilitating and coordinating external vendors for construction activities
Assist with job hazard analysis reviews for assigned projects
Conduct regular site inspections for compliance and recommendations and provide in a report for management review.
Communicating with cross functional groups and teams, including project engineers and general contractors.
Making safety decisions within the project
Ensuring practices are within compliance with local county, state and company EHS requirements
Delivering safety training to contract workforce
Managing/tracking 3rd party construction/maintenance vendor compliance and EHS performance through the site’s approved contractor management compliance system
Education Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related degree is preferred.
Certifications:
OSHA 30 Hour required
Certified Safety Professional preferred
Construction Health and Safety Technician a plus
Minimum 5 years’ experience with Health & Safety in the construction industry.
A thorough understanding of construction materials and construction practices.
Proficient with the management of high-risk activities including electrical safety, excavation, confined spaces, fall protection, material handling, rigging and crane operations.
Knowledgeable of California OSHA Construction Industry and General Industry regulations
Communication and problem solving on cross functional teams which includes engagement with general contractors, sub-contractors, EHS, Facilities and project engineers.
Computer skills required, knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, MS Teams).
Experience with contractor management system / application preferred.
Time schedule : M-F, 8 AM–5PM or 7AM-4PM. Overtime is offered.
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Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $79.00/hr.
