Site Safety & Health Supervisor

Location: San Jose, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Water/Wastewater Treatment, Utilities, Industrial Operations, Environmental Services

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

Safety Program Management

• 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.

Field Oversight & Compliance

• 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.

Training & Employee Support

• Develop and lead safety training for plant staff, including:
  • Hazard communication (HazCom)
  • Confined space entry
  • Chemical handling
  • Respiratory protection
  • LOTO
  • 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.

Incident Investigation & Reporting

• 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.

Regulatory & Environmental Coordination

• 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.