Safety Manager EHS - Cordoba Corporation

The Corporate Safety Manager will oversee our entire safety program including reviewing, maintaining, and administering all of Cordoba’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs. The ideal candidate will be a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), OSHA Certified, and capable of instructing CPR and First Aid. They should have knowledge of relevant codes and standards, and possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively present to team members, executives, and external stakeholders.

• Administers Cordoba’s Environmental, Health and Safety Program (EHS) and policies, to include the Injury, Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), to safeguard employees.
• Manages and oversees the IIPP safety program on job sites including inspections, safety meetings, preplanning, hazard correction, document control, training, incident investigation.
• Investigates and reviews reports of injuries, property damage, unsafe work conditions or practices and claims involving company workers and sub-contractors. Investigates, tracks and reports for all incident and near misses.
• Verifies appropriate PPE use, availability, and training, conducting frequent safety briefings for team members (e.g., fall protection, confined space entry) and appropriate medical surveillance as well as ergonomic set-up and evaluation.
• Ensures effective implementation of the Heat Illness Prevention Program (HIPP).
• Monitors, maintains, and updates ISNetworld, Gold Shovel Standard, Avetta, and Veriforce safety sites and reports and maintains the safety EMR ratings.
• Reviews and understands contractual obligations regarding safety, manages site and interfaces with contractor in accordance to contract agreements and standard of care.
• Verifies that safety, wellbeing risk assessments, and plans are current and amended when project activities or conditions change.
• Performs daily safety reviews of work in progress in accordance with current safety Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Monitors compliance to all current OSHA requirements that relate to the specific tasks that workers are performing.
• Confirms that all workers and sub-contractors are reporting all recordable injuries and near-miss incidents within the required timelines.
• Identifies site safety hazards and provides immediate direction to superintendents and sub-contractor’s safety representative to eliminate or mitigate them.
• Reviews and inspects work areas to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and applicable codes.
• Reviews all safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies and Cordoba clients on a continuous basis and revise as appropriate.
• Organizes pre-job safety planning meetings to plan for potential hazards and problems prior to start of job.

• Bachelor's degree in the field of Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, Emergency Management, or related field; or equivalent work experience
• Approximately 5-7 years of experience as a safety professional in construction, power systems, utility, or related industries preferred
• A minimum of five (5) years of formal supervisory/management experience leading and developing teams
• Experience developing safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to articulate safety strategies to team members, executive leadership, and external stakeholders
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction regulations, EPA Regulations, legal health and safety guidelines
• OSHA certified, instruct CPR and First Aid
• Strong organization and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word

Preferred:

• Relevant safety certifications preferred:
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Safety Manager (CSM)
  • Licensed Safety Professional (LSP)
  • Construction Safety Technician (CHST)
• OSHA certifications preferred:
  • OSHA 30
  • OSHA 500 Trainers
  • 40 HR Hazwopper

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Travel: up to 20%

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our  employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

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