Safety Assistant Jobs in Merced, CA (NOW HIRING)

Summit Line Construction, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Headquartered in Heber City, Utah, we offer powerline and substation construction and maintenance services in a variety of utility markets. Like many Quanta operating companies, Summit Line continues to experience significant growth. As our national operations expand, we seek motivated individuals to join the team!

Company Overview:

Summit Line Construction is headquartered in Heber City, Utah. With additional Utah locations in Draper and Provo. You can also find us in Northern California, Reno, Las Vegas and Phoenix. We offer our team members competitive pay and benefits, rewarding work, growth opportunities, and a constructive and collaborative work environment.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking an experienced Field Safety Advisor to join our team in Northern CA supporting our Mariposa and Coarsegold teams! This position will work in Northern California. The Safety Advisor will assist the division with planning and implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT). The Safety & Training Advisor is responsible for reinforcing safety culture within the organization.

Essential Job Skills/Duties:

Safety Program Management

• Draft basic safety policies and procedures under supervision
• Update safety programs based on regulatory changes and report modifications
• Contribute to safety risk assessments by identifying potential hazards
• Assist in monitoring safety program effectiveness and suggest improvements
• Conduct basic tailboard safety talks for small field crews
• Help field supervisors identify potential safety hazards on job sites
• Deliver basic safety orientation sessions to new employees

Incident Management and Investigation

• Conduct initial incident scene preservation and documentation
• Assist in interviewing witnesses and collecting statements
• Help identify immediate causes of incidents under supervision
• Contribute to the development of corrective action plans
• Conduct preliminary field interviews following minor incidents
• Assist in recreating incident scenarios using field diagrams
• Deliver basic incident prevention training to small groups

Compliance and Inspections

• Conduct routine safety inspections under supervision
• Identify common safety violations and non-compliance issues
• Assist in preparing inspection reports and recommendations
• Help track the implementation of corrective actions
• Conduct routine field safety inspections under supervision
• Identify common safety violations observed in the field
• Deliver basic compliance training to small work groups

Safety Data Analysis and Reporting

• Compile safety statistics and metrics under supervision
• Create basic data visualizations to represent safety trends
• Assist in preparing monthly safety performance reports
• Identify data discrepancies and report them to supervisors
• Analyze field safety data to identify basic trends
• Prepare simple reports on field safety performance
• Deliver basic training on data entry and reporting procedures

Safety Communication and Culture

• Prepare basic safety communications under supervision
• Facilitate small group discussions on safety topics
• Contribute ideas for improving safety engagement
• Assist in developing safety awareness materials
• Deliver basic safety culture presentations to peers
• Conduct simple tailboard talks on routine safety topics
• Deliver basic safety communication training to small groups

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate and/or GED equivalent
• 2 years minimum related experience (ideally within power line construction) preferred
• OSHA 30 certification and/or related safety certification, preferred
• Understanding of Federal and State safety regulations and training requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and experience with web-based tracking software.
• Be willing to travel for work in Northern California as needed.
• Must complete alcohol and drug test screenings.

Benefits:

We offer an extremely competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

• PTO that starts accruing DAY 1
• 401K Immediate Vesting; employer match starting same day
• Several medical plan options
• Dental and Vision benefits
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• Paid Holidays
• Employee discounts, EAP and Wellness Program
• Identity Theft Protection and so much more

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.