Safety Specialist (Construction)

Location: San Jose, CA, US; onsite field position in San Jose, 95112

Salary: $93,600–$104,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides staffing and employment services for professional project assignments.

What you will do

• Support execution of project safety roadmaps, site safety plans, safety pre-task plans, and personal risk assessments.
• Conduct daily jobsite walkthroughs, hazard observations, safety audits, subcontractor evaluations, and equipment inspections.
• Develop and review high-risk work permits for confined-space entry, excavation or ground disturbance, and fall protection.
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and specialized training covering Hazard Communication, LOTO, and Fall Protection.
• Lead or support incident, injury, and near-miss investigations from initial reporting through resolution.
• Generate weekly safety metrics, incident logs, and Total Case Incident Reports for project management.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional construction safety experience.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety regulations, OSHA standards, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and digital safety management platforms.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, coaching, and independent problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence behavior and promote a positive safety culture.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or Engineering.
• CPR/First Aid Trainer certification.
• Direct experience in electrical construction safety and NFPA, NESC, ASTM, or ANSI standards.
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, utility, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience working in union labor environments.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication capabilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on field safety role focused on mentoring crews, proactive hazard identification, and an Incident and Injury Free Culture.
• Temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer may include major medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and statutory sick pay where required.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the employment process.
• Employment eligibility and compliance may include participation in E-Verify in certain locations.