Position Summary

Plan, coordinate and implement Southland’s safety, health and environmental protection programs, ensuring compliance with corporate safety standards and industry regulations, and promoting a safe, incident-free work environment for Southland employees.

Position Details

• Oversee compliance with Cal/OSHA, State, Federal, NIOSH and ANSI rules and regulations as they relate to company operations.
• Conduct regular facility walkthroughs and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with general safety procedures, protocols and regulations.
• Lead safety meetings, and orientations for new hires to educate them on general safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), material handling and safe work practices.
• Conduct and coordinate housekeeping inspections and safety audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors and OSHA compliance.
• Lead safety culture initiatives and facilitate frequent safety-related conversations with employees to ensure active engagement and application of Southlands philosophy to daily safe work practices.
• Conduct safety training including specialized training on forklift operation, overhead crane, HazCom and the proper use of Task-Specific PPE.
• Investigate and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for any near-misses or accidents, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work mainly in production facility settings in day or night environments.
• Considerable indoor/outdoor work in hot, cold, humid, or rainy weather conditions.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate vehicles, tools, instruments, and related equipment.
• Extended periods of time on feet and walking or standing on even and uneven concreate floors, or irregular surfaces or terrain, climbing ladders, steps, stairs, and bending, stoop, crawl, kneel, sitting, twisting, or pushing may be required at times.
• May encounter loud noises, flashing lights, strong smells, and dust.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. may be required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 4-yr. degree in occupational safety/health or equivalent combination of technical training and construction-related safety experience preferred
• At least 2 years’ experience in industrial safety
• First Aid CPR/AED certification required
• CPR and First Aid instructor preferred
• OSHA 511 required
• OSHA 30 General Industry required
• OSHA 40 HAZWOPER preferred
• OHST or ASP certification preferred
• California Class C Driver License with good DMV record is required
• 3+ years’ experience, including employee training
• Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA, OSHA CFR 1910, NFPA 70E, NIOSH and ANSI standards and guidelines.
• Excellent problem solving, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills-experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Sound knowledge of safety operating processes and procedures

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer **** and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. ForCalifornia, this ranges from $80,000.00-$98,000.00 yearly plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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