Construction Safety Specialist

We are looking for Construction Safety Specialist for our client in Universal City, CA

Job Title: Construction Safety Specialist

Job Location: Universal City, CA

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range: $35hr - $40hr

Responsibilities:

• Conducts field audits and inspections of General Contractor and sub-contractor safety programs and practices at assigned project sites, monitoring construction safety performance, and verifying compliance with UDX construction safety standards and expectations with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Assists and maintains the pre-qualification and renewal of USH site contractors/vendors in our USH EHS Contactor Safety Database in accordance with the UDX written program.
• Proactively recognizes, evaluates, and advises on hazard identification opportunities to minimize safety or environmental impact to USH/CW business operations.
• Participates in project safety kick-off meetings and/or ongoing project meetings on behalf of the EHS Department to remain current with project schedule, priorities, and potential issues.
• Provides project status reports and safety metrics to department management and appropriate Creative or other project management team members.
• Participates in on-site investigative processes for any project related safety events and evaluating corrective actions taken.
• Provides ongoing education and safety consultation to project teams and contractor personnel as to USH safety expectations and processes.
• Facilitates in-person and virtual training on various health and safety topics.
• Verifies project compliance with local and federal regulations upon project completion.
• Fosters and promotes a positive business relationship with all project stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a safety, environmental and/or construction field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in industrial and/or construction consulting role; or equivalent combination of and experience.
• Professional designation such as OHST, CHST, ASP, or CSP or other nationally recognized professional designation preferred but not required.
• Solid understanding of applicable EH&S and environmental legislation and HSE processes.
• Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office Suite applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, TEAMs) and electronic database and recordkeeping systems (SharePoint, GenSuite, Intelex, Avetta, BROWZ. etc.).

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong verbal and written communication/ presentation skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write health and safety-related reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to provide guidance and coaching opportunities when faced with witnessing noncompliance or unsafe conditions.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Strong working knowledge of construction processes and terminology.
• Prior theme park or amusement park employment experience is highly desired.