Construction Safety - Field

Description Overview

ValSource is currently seeking a Construction Safety Field Resource to work on-site in De Soto, KS, supporting a long-term initiative and Safety Program. This role may also support various Pharmaceutical/Biotech projects across different regions.

Role Summary

As Construction Safety Field Representative, you will oversee safety during construction, commissioning, qualification, and validation. You will support high-risk work planning, contractor performance, incident investigations, and corrective action closure. This role is crucial for building and sustaining a safety culture.

Requirements

• BS in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of Construction Safety Experience, including contractor oversight.
• Training & Experience leading incident investigations.
• Time management and ability to manage deadlines on multiple projects.
• OSHA 510 required, OSHA 500 preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and relevant state/local construction safety regulations.
• Experience with incident investigations, RCA, CAPA, and corrective action closure.
• Ability to coach, influence, and communicate with field teams and leadership.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in DeSoto, KS and stop unsafe work when needed.
• Safety Program/Project leadership experience.
• Demonstrated people leader experience with effective communication and organizational skills.
• Proven history of developing and maintaining positive relations with owner’s site leadership, project management, construction management companies, workforce, and labor leadership.
• Pharmaceutical, GMP, commissioning, qualification, or regulated construction experience.
• Experience with behavior-based safety, near-miss reporting, contractor scorecards, or recognition programs.

Skills/Primary Responsibilities

• Several years of field experience as a safety representative on new construction sites.
• Several years of field experience working as a safety representative at pharmaceutical construction sites is a plus.
• Critical Thinking – Ability to identify hazards in the field and anticipate potential changes that could lead to increased risks.
• Ability to manage change safely.
• Ability to present owners safety expectations at pre-bid and bid meetings.
• Ability to promote and maintain a positive safety culture.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels from upper leadership to field level.
• Computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Office, Excel).
• Root Cause and CAPA development and mitigation.
• Promote a “Zero Harm” environment.

Authority & First-Year Success Indicators

• Stop work for imminent hazards, require corrective actions, and escalate concerns.
• Build field relationships, support KPI reporting, and drive timely corrective action closure.

About ValSource

ValSource is a leading independent validation services company in North America with over 350 full-time employees. We return validation to a scientific event, helping companies design, perform, and better control manufacturing processes throughout all stages of the operations lifecycle. Full-time employees receive a competitive compensation package including full benefits (100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability), 401k, paid time off, continuous training and development, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), discretionary bonus, etc.

Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hiring/onboarding. ValSource participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ValSource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military, and veteran status.