JOB DETAILS
Health & Safety Specialist
CompanyFlatiron Construction Corp
LocationSan Diego
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 20, 2026
About The Company
What is Flatiron?
We’re more than a construction company. We are an organization of some 3,500 people with diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who share a singular focus on enhancing the well-being of people and communities.
We bring together industry-leading engineers, highly skilled craft workers and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada. Flatiron builds highways and bridges; aviation, rail and transit; dams and water treatment facilities; and underground projects that fuel local economies, improve safety and enhance efficiency.
Flatiron engineers harness the art and science of structural design to create solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. Our craft employees and on-site leaders bring vital experience to each project to turn vision into reality. And our project leaders collaborate with project owners to deliver solutions that meet challenging criteria—safely—while at the same time mitigating risk for all those involved.
Beyond safely delivering outstanding projects, Flatiron people demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning, sustainability, our clients and partners, and the communities where we live and work.
We build careers. We hire and advance the best engineers, craft workers and other professionals in our industry.
We transform infrastructure.
About the Role
Overview
Are you passionate about promoting a culture of safety in the workplace and making a real difference in preventing accidents and injuries? As a Health and Safety Specialist, you will inspect, evaluate, train and provide technical support for work crews to ensure compliance with Health and Safety program and agency regulations.
You will collaborate with industry experts and committed teams who value individuality and recognize achievements.
Apply now and transform your career with us.
What you will be doing
- Identifies, documents and resolves onsite safety risks or discrepancies during daily site walks. Documents Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) using Company prescribed procedures and software.
- Evaluates and identifies all safety equipment needs for project work. Participates in daily and weekly meetings to ensure all necessary equipment is ordered, stocked and available for upcoming work.
- Assists in investigations and reporting regarding accidents, injuries or illnesses, fire, property damage and other safety related incidents to ensure timely and compliant resolutions. Recommends improvements based on performed trend analysis.
- Works closely with onsite work crews to provide first aid and emergency services to any onsite injury or incident. Ensures worksite injuries are accurately documented and offsite medical clinics attend to employee injury in an accurate and timely manner.
- Supports evaluation of subcontractors and subcontractor safety programs. Notifies management of any non-compliant safety procedures and participates in corrective action discussions to resolve in a timely manner.
- Presents toolbox talk content to project site staff within the prescribed frequency, as determined by manager.
- Presents the progress of the project safety program to leadership, as directed.
What we are looking for
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Health & Safety or related field preferred.
- 3+ years construction or safety experience required.
- Able to identify onsite project safety risks and recommend mitigation within safety and project program requirements.
- Able to take on special tasks or projects with limited direction and oversight required.
- Strong multitasking and organization skills required.
- Able to take ownership for assigned tasks, as defined by supervisor.
- General knowledge of construction site equipment, methods and processes.
- Verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Growing knowledge to control or eliminate hazards following prescribed methods.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
Salary Min
USD $84,000.00/Yr.Salary Max
USD $120,000.00/Yr.Key Skills
Safety InspectionRisk EvaluationTechnical SupportCompliance AssuranceHazard AnalysisSafety Equipment ManagementAccident InvestigationTrend AnalysisFirst AidEmergency ServicesSubcontractor EvaluationCorrective ActionToolbox TalksCommunicationMultitaskingOrganization
Categories
Security & SafetyConstructionEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation packagePaid time off program401k/RRSPMedicalExtended Health CareDentalVisionProvincial Medical Wellness benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition Reimbursement Program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The specialist will inspect, evaluate, train, and provide technical support to work crews to ensure adherence to Health and Safety programs and agency regulations, while identifying and resolving onsite safety risks during daily walks. Key duties include documenting hazard analyses, managing safety equipment needs, assisting in incident investigations, and presenting safety program progress to leadership.
📋Job Type
other
💰Salary Range
$84,000 - $120,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
2202
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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