Safety Analyst in Moccasin, California at Joe Hill Consulting Engineers

About Joe Hill Consulting Engineers

Joe Hill Consulting Engineers (JHCE) is a purpose-driven Civil and Environmental Engineering firm that specializes in complex, water-focused infrastructure projects.

Our core focus is protecting and promoting public access to sustainable water and power resources through the responsible stewardship of infrastructure.

Our core values drive us to take a respectful, genuine, conscientious, and growth-oriented approach to our work.

SUMMARY

Under general direction, the Safety Analyst performs difficult and responsible professional work; and supervises and manages professional and technical staff, consultants, and other related staff engaged in a variety of projects.

The Safety Analyst provides comprehensive support to ensure safe, compliant, and ergonomically sound work environments. This role evaluates existing safety policies, procedures, and operational practices, conducts research on applicable regulations and industry standards, and recommends improvements to prevent incidents and maintain compliance. The Safety Analyst also reviews facility designs, construction plans, and equipment needs to enhance safety and reduce risk.

A key part of the role involves fieldwork—interviewing employees and supervisors, observing work practices, inspecting equipment and physical conditions, and identifying potential hazards. The analyst develops corrective actions, control measures, and updated work practices to mitigate risks. They also investigate accidents to determine causal factors, analyze workers’ compensation data to identify trends, and participate in regulatory inspections to represent the division’s interests.

The Safety Analyst further supports organizational safety culture by auditing safety programs, identifying training needs, and developing and delivering safety training tailored to diverse audiences. They create or update safety tailgates, monitor key performance indicators, and collaborate closely with managers and employees to implement recommended safety improvements. Through these efforts, the Analyst helps reduce incidents, control costs, and strengthen overall safety performance.

DUTIES

1. Review existing status, policies, and procedures utilized by the division to address safety needs. This may include operational and safety issues and procedures.

2. Research applicable regulations and standards relating to safety issues and make recommendations for procedures to prevent incidents and comply with regulations and industry standards.

3. Assess and recommend equipment, furniture, and materials to ensure safe and/or ergonomic work environment and conditions.

4. Interview employees and supervisors to obtain information about equipment use, exposures, and work practices.

5. Inspect/observe work practices, equipment, and physical conditions to identify potential hazards and verify compliance with regulations; develop controls or work practices to minimize or eliminate hazards identified.

6. Write clear and concise reports.

7. Investigate accidents to identify causal factors.

8. Consult with managers and employees to make recommendations for implementing safety changes.

9. Recommend corrective actions to reduce potential for future accidents.

10. Identify needs for safety training and develop training solutions from inspections, trend analyses, Key Performance Indicators, and review of regulatory requirements.

11. Develop and present safety training to diverse audiences. Develop and/or update safety tailgates to make them more applicate to the division’s operating needs.

12. Review, analyze, and monitor workers compensation claims and other data to minimize costs and reduce incidents.

13. Participate in regulatory inspections and compliance activities.

14. Review and make recommendations on facility designs and construction to enhance safety and regulatory compliance.

15. Audit safety programs, policies, and procedures for compliance and accuracy.

16. Identify hazards and recommend mitigation measures based on OSHA regulations and Best Management Practices.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

Experience:

Four (4) years of professional occupational safety experience, such as implementing occupational safety programs, conducting worksite inspections and conducting safety training. (Weapons, Ordinance, and Systems Safety experience is not qualifying)

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Substitution:

1) A Master’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, or a closely related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

2) Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) may substitute for the required experience described above.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The staff provided by FIRM will not supervise City staff, will not be granted access to the City’s Financial System or SOLIS, and will not approve invoices.

Schedule:

This work assignment is onsite work, based in Moccasin, CA. The work schedule shall be as mutually agreed with HHWP but must maintain a full-time (80 hours per 2 weeks) work schedule. Travel time commuting to and from the office located in Moccasin, CA is not billable.