Job Description

Papich Construction is currently seeking a Site Safety Representative to join our team.

Who We Are:

Since 1997 Papich Construction has successfully served clients across California and has helped build communities as a respected full-service General Engineering Contractor. We take pride in successfully owning and managing one of the largest equipment fleets in California as well as being a vertically integrated Heavy Civil Contractor specializing in Road & Highway, Emergency Response, Railway Infrastructure, Utility Infrastructure, Alternative Energy, Airport, Environmental Remediation, and Heavy Equipment Rental.

It is by design that we are known for our expertise and quality. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with an approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do, we’re just built to be better.

Joining the Papich team will provide you with a career that gives you ownership. As a 100% employee-owned company, Papich Construction empowers every employee to take ownership in their future. When we say our value is in our employees, we mean it literally. Building long-term success one project at a time and by working together and owning it, we all share in our successes. Own your future by joining our team at Papich Construction.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a positive and constructive relationship with regional and site management, employees and local regulatory agencies (MSHA, OSHA, Fire Departments, etc.).
• Ensure site management and site employees are adequately trained for the performance of their tasks.
• Conduct the on-site new project orientation for each worker assigned to the project.
• Review the construction work plans for each subcontractor before starting work.
• Conduct or attend pre-planning sessions for high hazard work such as excavations, demolition, confined space entry, falsework, crane hoisting, high-risk utilities such as high-pressure pipelines with fuel or natural gas and tunneling or boring.
• Conduct weekly job site safety meetings.
• Review work schedules, including sub-contractors work schedules to ensure adequacy of job hazard analyses and address all safety related concerns.
• Ensure safety data sheets are available on-site for all materials and have a hazard communication program informing workers of material hazards.
• Verify compliance with hazardous waste requirements, including spill prevention and control measures.
• Conduct daily safety inspections of the job site for hazards and compliance with safety requirements, complete comprehensive report of findings, including corrective plans and recommendations to ensure compliance. Prepare detailed reports of findings using appropriate forms, diagrams, photos and narratives to provide a clear understanding of exposures.
• Provide expertise for investigations of health, safety and loss control concerns and incidents, development corrective actions and follow-up mechanisms, and ensure communication of relevant information to site and regional management and all employees.
• Examine work sites to identify hazards in the workplace and on work sites and look for sources of potential injury to those at or near location.
• Conduct MSHA compliance and safety assessments.
• Monitor federal, state and provincial agencies for regulatory changes and advise operations of same.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Inspects safety equipment; recommends replacements.
• Timely review of all accidents and incidents reported by any employee, customer or vendor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring…

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a working knowledge of MSHA, OSHA general industry and construction
• Possess OSHA 30 certification or OSHA 510 certificate of completion
• Must be certified in First Aid & CPR
• Ability to conduct training.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR in accordance with Company Vehicle Program policy is required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, or related software.

Must have one of the following certifications:

• Certified Safety Professional from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• Construction Health and Safety Technician from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• Safety Trained Supervisor from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• Safety Trained Supervisor Construction from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• Associate Safety Professional from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• Master Safety Profession from the National Association of Safety Professionals
• Certified Safety Director from the National Association of Safety Professionals

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other industry-related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of industry-related experience in heavy construction, heavy industrial, or oil and energy industry.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday

What We Offer:

• Pay: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401(k) with matching
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings accounts
• Paid time off

Important Notes :

• This position is based on the Central Coast (San Luis Obispo County) and requires full-time, on-site presence. This is not a remote or hybrid position.
• Selected candidates for all positions must submit to post offer pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.

Work Environment :

Indoor and outdoor as required. Frequent sitting, standing, walking and carrying objects up to 50 pounds is required. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.

• Ability to complete work tasks under various adverse weather conditions including heat in excess of 100 degrees, cold, and rain
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to safely climb up and on trucks and loads
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Papich, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Papich makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. If you meet the above requirements, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. Please apply via this posting and not by contacting our local or corporate office.

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. We seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities.

We do participate in E-Verify.

Notice to Recruiters and/or Staffing Agencies:

Papich Construction and its subsidiaries ("Papich") do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than direct candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Papich—whether by mail, fax, email, directly to employees, or entered into our resume database—will become Papich property.

Papich will not pay any fees for unsolicited resumes or candidate placements that result from them. If an agency submits an unsolicited resume, Papich will consider the candidate referred free of charge.

Staffing agencies must obtain prior written approval from Papich’s recruiting team before submitting resumes. This approval must be in conjunction with a valid, fully executed service contract and in response to a specific job opening.

Papich will only pay placement fees to agencies with a written agreement signed by an authorized Human Resources Representative. No other employee is authorized to approve or bind Papich to any staffing agreement.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Apprenticeship, For subcontractor, Local area, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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