Safety Advisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary role of the Safety Advisor is to serve as a strategic and professional resource in promoting and enforcing the company’s Safety Program. This role exercises significant discretion and independent judgment in evaluating, developing, and implementing safety standards, and makes critical recommendations that influence business operations, including job site shutdowns and disciplinary actions.

The Safety Advisor supports field staff and management by ensuring operational compliance with internal safety policies and external regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Visit job sites to conduct proactive safety audits and field observations across Southern California. Analyze audit results and present findings and safety improvement recommendations to operations leadership. Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and issue detailed, professional reports with recommended corrective actions.

Provide authoritative recommendations that influence employment-related decisions, including employee discipline and termination, based on investigation results. Exercise independent judgment and decision-making to address unsafe conditions, including the authority to shut down job sites or specific operations when imminent hazards are present.

Develop, review, and implement safe work procedures; ensure alignment with evolving operational needs and regulatory requirements. Conduct hazard analyses and facilitate job hazard awareness with crews to reinforce risk mitigation practices. Serve as a liaison between internal departments and external agencies to resolve health, safety, and environmental issues.

Deliver and facilitate regulatory and safety training, including Confined Space, Traffic Control, and Excavation Practices. Be available for after-hours incident response, weekend or night work, and urgent field direction when safety events occur. Continuously analyze safety trends and metrics to inform policy improvements and organizational risk management.

Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred. Instead of a degree, 10+ years of relevant safety experience will be considered. Professional certifications, such as CSO, CHST, or equivalent, are strongly preferred. Minimum 4–5 years of progressive safety experience, preferably in construction, utilities, or industrial operations.

Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and make safety decisions impacting business continuity. Advanced knowledge of OSHA standards, Cal/OSHA regulations, and best practices in construction safety. Fluent in both English and Spanish (read and write proficiently). Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word); MS Teams experience a plus.

Must possess critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a strong sense of accountability. Valid Class “C” driver’s license and clean driving record. Ability to traverse rugged jobsite terrain and work in adverse weather conditions. OTHER CRITERIA: Complies with company policies and procedures. Performs job safely with respect to others, property, and individual safety.

Must be able to work and walk in the physical location of crew sites. Must be able to work in adverse outdoor weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have a full range of mobility in the upper and lower body.