Field Safety Observer

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Field Safety Observer to assist the Energy team on regional Gas & Electric Projects. This position will be based in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Participate in construction status meetings, covering all health and safety topics, recommendations, and requests
• Maintain a program-wide safety program compliant with EM385-1-1, including initial and recurrent training materials. This includes field construction activity safety programs as well as managed subcontractor safety programs
• Maintain the safety component of program procedure manual(s)
• Assist as needed in investigating job injuries to identify and verify incident origin and possible work-related hazards
• Responsible for establishing and recommending to the client necessary action to investigate unsafe work practices
• Participate in client safety meetings and programs as requested
• Conduct safety audits or inspections on a routine, unannounced basis
• Review and comment to the client on contractor-submitted safety plans ahead of construction activities
• Develop and maintain a Safety and OSHA/EM385-1-1 Standards Manual with the following policies and procedures for all locations and facilities:
  • Emergency Action Plan
  • Fire Prevention Plan
  • Exposure Control Plan
  • Hazardous Communication Policy
  • Lockout – Tagout Policy
  • Accident and Injury Reporting
  • Others as identified
• Maintain and inspect all OSHA/EM385-1-1 logs and files for all locations and facilities
• Assist in the development of building and campus inspections for code or OSHA/EM385-1-1 violations at all locations and facilities
• Review and comment on safety training lesson plans and training materials
• Coordinate with the client Training Manager any safety training required by regulations, laws, or policies pertaining to control room and field operations
• Perform instructor duties for AECOM employees on safety and health-related topics, coordinating as necessary with the Program Construction Manager. 
• OSHA/EM385-1-1 required topics
  • Red Cross First Aid and CPR
  • National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course
  • Inform and update employees at all locations and facilities of new or current safety news, trends, and information by e-mail messages, bulletin boards, or lectures and presentations
  • Project specific hazards as defined from field THAs

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Safety, Health, Environment, or a related field + 6 years of safety-related experience within the field of Utilities and Construction or or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  •  Safety-related experience in utilities (Electrical) construction, demolition, with demonstrated and documented expertise. 
• High-level Certifications – such as CUSP/CHST certification or equivalent, and/or Special qualifications/education/competency – Journeyman Lineman/QEW.
• Experience in the design and deployment of power and construction-centric safety-related procedures.
• Ability to travel to other facilities to perform inventory duties, using a AECOM provided Vehicle
• For positions with driving responsibilities, Motor Vehicle Records are reviewed as part of AECOM’s background check process to ensure compliance with the Company’s driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Further industry-recognized credentials (i.e., ASP, CSP, CIHT, STSC) are favorable
• Effective in both oral and written communications
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint applications
• Capable of multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment
• Small group/clas