Safety Professional

MGC Contractors, Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned corporation specializing in water and wastewater general contracting (Job Order Contracting, Construction Manager at Risk, Design‑Bid‑Build, and Design‑Build) across Arizona, Texas, Utah, and New Mexico. The company is seeking an experienced Safety Professional for its Texas Division in the El Paso area.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of site‑specific safety programs, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near‑misses, analyze root causes, and implement preventative measures.
• Collaborate with project management staff and site supervisors to integrate safety requirements into project planning and execution.
• Train employees on safety protocols, hazard recognition, and emergency response procedures, including new‑hire safety orientations.
• Perform OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certification training for applicable employees.
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training sessions.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work on professional construction sites; communicate verbally in person and over the telephone.
• Read printed materials, signs, and directions.
• Lift, push, pull, carry, or handle objects, supplies, tools, machinery, or controls weighing up to 50 lb; climb stairs/ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, and navigate various site conditions.
• Work outdoors for long periods in all weather, including extreme heat and cold.
• Potential exposure to chemicals, vapors, pollutants, pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machinery, and dust/debris.

Schedule

This is a full‑time salaried position. Occasionally extra hours may be required as job duties and schedule demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or related field (preferred).
• Valid Texas driver’s license and clean driving record.
• At least three (3) years of safety professional experience in a similar field.
• OSHA 500/510 certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Proficiency with ISNetworld (preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (required).
• Effective oral and written communication skills with quick response time to inquiries.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).

MGC Contractors is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other protected classification. A pre‑employment background check and drug screen are required. Reasonable accommodations will be made unless it would cause undue hardship.