Safety Administrator

Title: Safety Administrator

Reports to: Sr Safety Director

At Meruelo Enterprises, we’re building more than infrastructure, we’re building communities, careers, and a better tomorrow.

Founded in 1986 and proudly minority-owned, we’ve grown into one of California’s leading construction and engineering firms, serving major utility, transportation, and telecom clients across the West Coast. With a talented team of over 2,500 professionals and a family of top-tier subsidiaries, we deliver innovative, high-impact solutions in gas, electric, water, and more.

From the ground up, we’re committed to safety, quality, and integrity. If you're looking to be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven company making a real difference, welcome to Meruelo Enterprises.

About the Role:

The Safety Administrator provides essential support to the safety department by managing documentation, coordinating compliance activities, and maintaining accurate safety records. This role is responsible for organizing safety data, preparing audit materials, and assisting with the implementation of safety policies and training programs. The Safety Administrator acts as a key link between field operations and leadership, ensuring smooth communication and efficient safety processes across all Meruelo Enterprises subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities:

²  Maintain and update digital safety records and reporting protocols for all MEI subsidiaries.

²  Assist in preparing and organizing documentation for client, regulatory, and third-party audits (e.g., SCE, LADWP, SDG&E, SoCalGas).

²  Track and report safety incidents, compliance data, and contractor safety metrics.

²  Support the development and revision of safety policies and procedures, especially in civil construction, excavation, underground utilities, and traffic control.

²  Monitor company-wide compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, NESC, and other applicable standards.

²  Coordinate safety-related data and reporting with HR, Legal, and executive leadership.

²  Help maintain and optimize digital safety platforms, including the Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring data accuracy and system functionality.

²  Assist with the administration of the company’s training matrix and training programs to ensure workforce competency and compliance.

²  Collaborate with IT and EHS platform vendors to support system integration and performance.

²  Provide administrative support for field-reported incidents, root-cause analyses, and audit findings.

Qualifications:

²  3+ years of experience in safety administration, construction, engineering, utilities, or a related environment.

²  Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a related field.

²  Familiarity with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and construction safety standards, including confined space, excavation, and traffic safety.

²  Experience with safety data management, dashboard/report creation, and presenting information to leadership.

²  Strong organizational and communication skills, with proficiency in ISNetworld, E-Compliance, SMS platforms, Power BI, and Excel.

At Meruelo, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better business outcomes. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.