Onsite Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary safety contact for the assigned construction site
• Conduct continuous site safety inspections and hazard assessments
• Lead safety briefings, toolbox talks, and training sessions
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and logs
• Investigate incidents and near-misses; recommend corrective actions
• Collaborate with site leadership to resolve safety concerns
• Perform additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Active CHST certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
• Experience managing safety on a single-site construction project
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Comfortable working within Windows-based platforms
• Able to learn and adapt to new software systems and digital tools

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior in all interactions
• Dependable team player who collaborates respectfully with colleagues across departments
• Self-driven and capable of managing responsibilities independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively
• Clear and professional communication, both verbally and in writing
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality, accurate work
• Capable of learning and adapting to new systems and technologies with ease
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion
• Customer-service mindset when supporting internal teams and external contacts
• Understands the importance of safety compliance and contributes to a culture of safety awareness

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Work cooperatively with site personnel, management, customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors, suppliers, and other contractors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent mobility throughout an active construction site, including walking across uneven terrain, climbing ladders or scaffolding, and standing for extended periods
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, loud noise, and typical construction site hazards
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required
• Occasional lifting and transporting of materials or safety equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds may be necessary
• Ability to perceive and process visual information, such as reading documents and interpreting safety signage, with or without corrective devices

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily field based at a single active construction site
• While some administrative duties may be performed in a site office, the majority of responsibilities occur in dynamic, operational areas
• Environmental conditions vary depending on the phase of construction, weather, and site activity, with exposure to dust, debris, and moderate to high noise levels
• The position demands adaptability and situational awareness to navigate changing site conditions and maintain safety oversight
• Team collaboration is frequent, and success in this role depends on the ability to maintain focus and professionalism in a fast-paced, hands-on setting

PAY

Competitive salary and benefits package

SCHEDULE

Field-based, flexible schedule to accommodate construction site needs