Safety Advisor

Overview

Since 1996, Boudreau Pipeline Corporation continues to be Southern California’s premier pipeline company that provides quality solutions and installations for wet utilities including sewer, water, storm drain systems and fire lines. We specialize in both conventional and highly complex pipeline projects for leading commercial, industrial, and residential builders, municipalities, utilities and contractors. Surveyed as a Top Workplace. We continue to provide superior on-the-job training, career advancement, safety and a dynamic company culture while practicing our Guiding Principles; Mutual Respect, Accountability and Responsibility. Come join our family, We Dig Your Future!™

We are looking for a Safety Advisor to act as a primary resource ensuring the Safety Program of Boudreau Pipeline is endorsed and complied with, during operational activities. The Safety Advisor will support field staff to ensure safe operations that meet regulatory compliance. This role will communicate with Operations Management on related issues and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Visit job sites to conduct proactive safety audits and field observations across Southern California.
• Analyze audit results and present findings and safety improvement recommendations to operations leadership.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and issue detailed, professional reports with recommended corrective actions.
• Provide authoritative recommendations that influence employment-related decisions, including employee discipline and termination, based on investigation results.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making to address unsafe conditions, including the authority to shut down job sites or specific operations when imminent hazards are present.
• Develop, review, and implement safe work procedures; ensure alignment with evolving operational needs and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct hazard analyses and facilitate job hazard awareness with crews to reinforce risk mitigation practices.
• Serve as a liaison between internal departments and external agencies to resolve health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Deliver and facilitate regulatory and safety training, including Confined Space, Traffic Control, and Excavation Practices.
• Be available for after-hours incident response, weekend or night work, and urgent field direction when safety events occur.
• Continuously analyze safety trends and metrics to inform policy improvements and organizational risk management.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field required; professional certifications such as CSO, CHST, or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4–5 years of progressive safety experience, preferably in construction, utilities, or industrial operations.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and make safety decisions impacting business continuity.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA standards, Cal/OSHA regulations, and best practices in construction safety.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish (read and write proficiently).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word); MS Teams experience a plus.
• Must possess critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a strong sense of accountability.
• Valid Class “C” driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to traverse rugged jobsite terrain and work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to work and walk in physical location of crew sites.
• Must be able to work in adverse outdoor weather conditions.