Safety Advisor I

About the role

The Safety Advisor I promotes a proactive safety culture across projects spanning water and wastewater infrastructure, energy and utility systems, industrial facilities, and commercial construction. This role partners with project teams and subcontractors to ensure full compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety policies, while supporting strategic initiatives that elevate overall safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Upholds and promotes Company Safety and Code of Conduct Policies, supporting compliance and reinforcing a safe workplace for all employees.
• Supports site teams by conducting routine safety audits, identifying hazards, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions; utilizes AI-enabled construction safety apps to assist with hazard analysis and field observations.
• Assists in the development and delivery of safety training for employees and subcontractors.
• Responds to incidents and participates in investigations to help identify root causes and preventive actions.
• Participates in pre-planning meetings to ensure safety considerations are incorporated into project activities.
• Reviews project-specific safety documentation and Safety Data Sheets to support compliance with hazard communication requirements.
• Stays current on federal and state safety regulations and participates in training to support ongoing professional development.
• Performs additional duties assigned to support departmental and company safety initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety or combination of education, certification, and equivalent construction-related safety experience.
• 1 - 2 years of safety experience in construction or occupational health and safety related fields.
• Holds an Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or other Safety related Certification (or actively pursuing, preferred not required).
• Basic knowledge of federal and state safety regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with experience using AI-based safety applications (e.g., FYLD), Procore, or similar construction field safety management software.
• OSHA10 Certification (company-supported if not current), DOT Medical Card (assistance provided), valid U.S. driver's license, and ability to travel to job sites.
• Successful drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review per federal/state requirements.

About the company

At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well-being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and are always looking for team members who want to be part of something special.

Our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th-anniversary fundraising efforts, and we presented each organization—Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation—with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions important to them and their families.

We build careers through our Employee Development Department, which manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center offers craft skills training and leadership learning activities, and we provide tuition reimbursement.