Job Description

Health & Safety Officer – Vertical Demolition Project

Location: Crows Landing, CA (Northern California Applicants Only)

Duration: 6-Month Project with Potential for Direct Hire

Pay Range: up to $55/hour DOE

About the Role

Are you a safety professional with hands-on demolition experience and a passion for protecting people and projects? We're seeking a Health & Safety Officer to oversee and enforce safe work practices on a

large-scale, high-risk vertical demolition project in Crows Landing, CA.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both administrative and field environments, and who can confidently collaborate with project management, field operations, and senior leadership. Our client is a growing civil and environmental construction firm with over 200 professionals across California—and they're looking for top-tier talent to join their mission.

🚧 Demolition Experience is a MUST

Candidates must have prior experience managing safety on demolition projects , particularly involving vertical structures. This is a critical requirement due to the complexity and risk profile of the work.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce safe work practices on-site, especially during vertical demolition activities
• Maintain training and certification records across multiple platforms
• Conduct Safe Work Observations (SWOs) and lead field safety meetings
• Review incident reports and support investigations
• Prepare and manage project-specific safety documentation (HASP, field binders)
• Analyze safety data: near-misses, incidents, stop works, observations
• Oversee subcontractor HSE qualification and compliance
• Perform root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions
• Conduct weekly safety audits and inspections
• Develop AHAs and JSAs tailored to demolition and construction tasks
• Collaborate with regional leadership to support safety programs
• Provide training and administrative support to field teams
• Track HSE and KPI metrics to measure performance
• Respond to pre-qualification and compliance inquiries

Job Requirements:

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, demolition safety, and construction HSE standards
• Familiarity with industrial hygiene, COCs, and exposure action levels
• Experience with behavior-based safety programs and site-specific safety plans
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong administrative skills
• Excellent communication and public speaking abilities
• Proven ability to lead by example and work across all levels of the organization
• Must be comfortable in both field and office settings

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Background in engineering or environmental construction safety preferred
• Certifications: Title 17 Lead CDPH, BAAQMD Rule 8, OSHA #500 or #510 (preferred)

If you're ready to take on a high-impact safety role in a dynamic demolition project, we'd love to hear from you. Let me know if you'd like this formatted for a job board or internal requisition.

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