Shift Safety Representative (Tunneling)

Our client is seeking a dedicated and safety-driven Tunneling Shift Safety Representative to support active underground construction operations in the San Jose area. This role is responsible for promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all safety standards during tunneling activities, including shift-based field oversight. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting tunneling projects and thrives in a fast-paced, high-risk heavy civil environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site safety oversight during assigned shifts for tunneling operations (e.g., TBM, microtunneling, shaft work)
• Enforce compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and project-specific safety regulations
• Conduct daily safety inspections, audits, and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
• Monitor underground work conditions including ventilation, confined space entry, ground support, and equipment operations
• Lead and participate in daily toolbox talks and pre-shift safety meetings
• Identify and proactively address unsafe conditions, behaviors, and practices
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety violations; prepare detailed reports and corrective action plans
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, logs, and compliance records
• Collaborate with project management, superintendents, and crews to reinforce best safety practices
• Support emergency response planning and execution, including rescue procedures in underground environments

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience overseeing tunneling projects as a safety professional
• Strong knowledge of tunneling safety protocols, including confined space, ventilation, excavation support systems, and heavy equipment safety
• Familiarity with OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations, particularly those related to underground construction
• Ability to work shift schedules, including nights, weekends, and extended hours as required by project demands
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence safe work practices in the field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field
• Safety certifications such as CHST, OHST, or CSP
• Experience working on large-scale heavy civil or underground infrastructure projects
• First Aid/CPR and confined space rescue training