Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary The position is responsible for collaborating in the administration of the Company’s Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned location in a manner consistent with the code of conduct. Essential Job Accountabilities Collaborate with Company team members, owner representatives, regulatory agencies, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships. Promote engagement with the company safety program and local incident prevention efforts to foster involvement and reduce at risk behaviors. Assist in the implementation of safety related programs to ensure strategic goals are met. Perform and document inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees. Assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to improve knowledge and understanding of hazards and risks relative to work performed. Engage in regulatory agency inspections and investigations, including those involving OSHA, MSHA, and other applicable agencies, to assist in ensuring compliance and protecting Company interests. Support compliance with applicable MSHA requirements and Company mining safety policies at mine, aggregate, plant, and related operations. Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures. Assist operations with identifying and controlling mining-specific hazards, including mobile equipment interactions, haul roads, material processing and crushing operations, ground conditions, conveyors, and other mine-site hazards. Support required miner, task, and site-specific hazard awareness training, including maintenance of applicable training documentation and records. Assist in the investigation and communication of near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved. Perform periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion. Partner with operations and field leadership to promote consistent safety practices across construction, mining, aggregate, and plant environments. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field, preferred or, Work Experience·Minimum 3+ years’ experience in construction, mining, aggregate operations, heavy civil, or a related industrial environment with safety related responsibilities required. Previous experience supporting safety programs at MSHA-regulated mining or aggregate operations preferred. Experience interacting with MSHA or other regulatory agencies during inspections, investigations, or compliance activities preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations, including OSHA and MSHA requirements as applicable to assigned operations. Working knowledge of MSHA regulations and mine safety practices, including 30 CFR Parts 46 and/or 48, as applicable. Knowledge of mining and aggregate hazards, including mobile equipment, haul roads, conveyors, crushers, material handling, ground conditions, and interaction between personnel and heavy equipment. Ability to conduct mine-site safety inspections, observations, and audits and identify appropriate corrective actions. Ability to assist with MSHA inspections, citations, investigations, corrective actions, and related documentation. Knowledge of miner training, task training, and site-specific hazard awareness requirements. Ability to recognize hazards, evaluate risk, and work collaboratively with operations to develop practical corrective measures and controls. Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with craft employees, supervisors, management, clients, and regulatory agency representatives. Strong organizational, follow through and time management skills. Ability to work in high production environment and respond swiftly. Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively.· Motivated self-starter. Microsoft Office Suite. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to work at height, in enclosed or confined spaces and climb stairs and ladders in a construction, mining, aggregate, and plant environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. Regularly exposed to active construction and mining environments that may include uneven terrain, heavy mobile equipment, dust, noise, vibration, and varying weather conditions. Additional Requirements/SkillsValid state issued driver’s license. Travel may be required. Bi-lingual preferred. Current MSHA Part 46 and/or Part 48 training preferred, or ability to obtain required training. Ability to work safely in active mining, aggregate, crushing, processing, and heavy-equipment environments. Ability to meet mine-site access and safety requirements applicable to assigned locations. Our Benefits at a Glance: Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States. Base Salary Range: $69,557.00 - $104,334.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here. Notice to Staffing Agencies Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
