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 Californiaand 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 activitiesMaintain training and certification records across multiple platformsConduct Safe Work Observations (SWOs) and lead field safety meetingsReview incident reports and support investigationsPrepare and manage project-specific safety documentation (HASP, field binders)Analyze safety data : near-misses, incidents, stop works, observationsOversee subcontractor HSE qualification and compliancePerform root cause analyses and recommend corrective actionsConduct weekly safety audits and inspectionsDevelop AHAs and JSAs tailored to demolition and construction tasksCollaborate with regional leadership to support safety programsProvide training and administrative support to field teamsTrack HSE and KPI metrics to measure performanceRespond to pre-qualification and compliance inquiriesJob Requirements :
Qualifications & Skills
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, demolition safety, and construction HSE standardsFamiliarity with industrial hygiene, COCs, and exposure action levelsExperience with behavior-based safety programs and site-specific safety plansProficiency in Microsoft Office and strong administrative skillsExcellent communication and public speaking abilitiesProven ability to lead by example and work across all levels of the organizationMust be comfortable in both field and office settingsEducation & Certifications
Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of relevant industry experienceBackground in engineering or environmental construction safety preferredCertifications : 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.