Construction Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily field walks to verify contractor adherence to project and regulatory safety requirements.
• Observe high-risk activities (LOTO, energized work, working at heights, heavy lifts, confined space, equipment operations) and identify hazards in real time.
• Provide direct coaching, guidance, and actionable feedback to support safe work practices.
• Review JHAs, permits, and activity briefings for completeness and alignment with the planned scope of work.
• Support contractor orientations, onboarding, and field-level safety interactions.

EHS Program Application

• Identify and assess construction-related H&S risks and field conditions.
• Evaluate current practices against regulatory requirements and client standards.
• Apply client EHS programs, procedures, and expectations during daily field engagement.
• Verify alignment with applicable local, state, and federal H&S regulations.

Training, Engagement & Communication

• Support or deliver H&S training based on job-site hazards and regulatory needs.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, coordination meetings, and trade-partner engagements.
• Share lessons learned and contribute to Significant Event (SE) or Significant Potential Event (SPE) communication.

Incident Prevention, Reporting & Response

• Report incidents, near misses, hazards, and unsafe behaviors immediately.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with contractors to address and resolve identified issues.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed documentation of interactions, inspections, coaching, and field observations.
• Track corrective actions and follow up through closure.
• Support client and internal reporting requirements, including daily/weekly summaries as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational safety, construction management, engineering, or related field (preferred).
• A minimum of 1 year of H&S experience in construction or industrial environments (required).
• Strong knowledge of LOTO, electrical safety, and high-risk construction activities (preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and engage contractors in the field (required).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, juggle multiple priorities, and maintain strong attention to detail (required).
• Strong analytical, observational, and problem-solving capabilities (required).