Goodwin Recruiting
Safety & Health Supervisor - Water Treatment Plant JN -122025-168928
Goodwin Recruiting, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Safety & Health Supervisor – Water Treatment Plant
Location:
San Jose, CA Employment Type:
Full-Time Industry:
Water/Wastewater Treatment, Utilities, Industrial Operations, Environmental Services Salary:
$100,000 – $140,000
Position Overview The Site Safety & Health Supervisor is responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant, and risk‑free working environment at a major water treatment facility in San Jose. This role oversees safety programs, conducts workplace inspections, develops training, manages incident response, and ensures full compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, and local regulations. The ideal candidate combines strong technical safety knowledge with hands‑on field experience and the leadership skills to influence safe behaviors across operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractor teams.
Key Responsibilities
Implement, monitor, and continuously improve the facility’s Health & Safety Program, ensuring alignment with Cal/OSHA and company safety standards.
Review and update safety policies, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Support emergency response planning, including spill response, confined space rescues, and plant evacuation procedures.
Conduct regular facility inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits across treatment plant areas, chemical storage rooms, electrical/mechanical spaces, and construction or maintenance zones.
Ensure proper use of PPE, fall protection, lockout‑tagout (LOTO), confined space protocols, and electrical safety procedures.
Oversee contractor safety programs, verify safety plans, and enforce site safety requirements for all visiting crews.
Develop and lead safety training for plant staff, including Hazard Communication (HazCom), confined space entry, chemical handling, respiratory protection, LOTO, and emergency response procedures.
Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors, operators, maintenance personnel, and new employees on safe work practices.
Maintain accurate records of safety certifications, training logs, and required documentation.
Lead investigations into injuries, near misses, equipment failures, and safety violations.
Perform root‑cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Prepare reports for internal leadership and regulatory agencies as required.
Track safety metrics and present findings to management with actionable recommendations.
Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, State Water Resources Control Board, and local environmental health standards.
Support hazardous materials management, including chemical inventories, SDS logs, and spill prevention controls.
Coordinate air, water, and waste‑related safety documentation with environmental compliance teams.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
3–8+ years of experience in industrial safety, environmental health and safety (EHS), utilities, water treatment, or construction safety.
Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations, LOTO procedures, confined space entry, hazard communication, fall protection, and chemical handling.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities with a proven track record of promoting safe work practices.
Experience conducting investigations, writing reports, and managing safety documentation.
Preferred
Safety certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OSHA 30/40, or equivalent.
Experience in water/wastewater treatment, power generation, industrial plants, or heavy manufacturing.
Familiarity with SCADA‑controlled environments and electrical/mechanical system hazards.
Experience managing contractor safety during construction or plant upgrade projects.
Working Conditions
Onsite at the water treatment plant with daily field presence.
Regular work in industrial environments: elevated walkways, confined spaces, chemical handling areas, and around rotating equipment.
PPE required; occasional participation in emergency response drills.
Some after‑hours availability during incidents, audits, or critical work periods.
Why This Role Matters The Site Safety & Health Supervisor plays a vital role in protecting employees, contractors, and the surrounding community. By ensuring a safe working environment, this position supports reliable, continuous plant operations and maintains the facility’s compliance with stringent safety and environmental standards.
Job ID 168928
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San Jose, CA Employment Type:
Full-Time Industry:
Water/Wastewater Treatment, Utilities, Industrial Operations, Environmental Services Salary:
$100,000 – $140,000
Position Overview The Site Safety & Health Supervisor is responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant, and risk‑free working environment at a major water treatment facility in San Jose. This role oversees safety programs, conducts workplace inspections, develops training, manages incident response, and ensures full compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, and local regulations. The ideal candidate combines strong technical safety knowledge with hands‑on field experience and the leadership skills to influence safe behaviors across operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractor teams.
Key Responsibilities
Implement, monitor, and continuously improve the facility’s Health & Safety Program, ensuring alignment with Cal/OSHA and company safety standards.
Review and update safety policies, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Support emergency response planning, including spill response, confined space rescues, and plant evacuation procedures.
Conduct regular facility inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits across treatment plant areas, chemical storage rooms, electrical/mechanical spaces, and construction or maintenance zones.
Ensure proper use of PPE, fall protection, lockout‑tagout (LOTO), confined space protocols, and electrical safety procedures.
Oversee contractor safety programs, verify safety plans, and enforce site safety requirements for all visiting crews.
Develop and lead safety training for plant staff, including Hazard Communication (HazCom), confined space entry, chemical handling, respiratory protection, LOTO, and emergency response procedures.
Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors, operators, maintenance personnel, and new employees on safe work practices.
Maintain accurate records of safety certifications, training logs, and required documentation.
Lead investigations into injuries, near misses, equipment failures, and safety violations.
Perform root‑cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Prepare reports for internal leadership and regulatory agencies as required.
Track safety metrics and present findings to management with actionable recommendations.
Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, State Water Resources Control Board, and local environmental health standards.
Support hazardous materials management, including chemical inventories, SDS logs, and spill prevention controls.
Coordinate air, water, and waste‑related safety documentation with environmental compliance teams.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
3–8+ years of experience in industrial safety, environmental health and safety (EHS), utilities, water treatment, or construction safety.
Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations, LOTO procedures, confined space entry, hazard communication, fall protection, and chemical handling.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities with a proven track record of promoting safe work practices.
Experience conducting investigations, writing reports, and managing safety documentation.
Preferred
Safety certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OSHA 30/40, or equivalent.
Experience in water/wastewater treatment, power generation, industrial plants, or heavy manufacturing.
Familiarity with SCADA‑controlled environments and electrical/mechanical system hazards.
Experience managing contractor safety during construction or plant upgrade projects.
Working Conditions
Onsite at the water treatment plant with daily field presence.
Regular work in industrial environments: elevated walkways, confined spaces, chemical handling areas, and around rotating equipment.
PPE required; occasional participation in emergency response drills.
Some after‑hours availability during incidents, audits, or critical work periods.
Why This Role Matters The Site Safety & Health Supervisor plays a vital role in protecting employees, contractors, and the surrounding community. By ensuring a safe working environment, this position supports reliable, continuous plant operations and maintains the facility’s compliance with stringent safety and environmental standards.
Job ID 168928
#J-18808-Ljbffr