Site Safety Specialist

About the role

We're looking for an experienced construction safety professional who enjoys being active in the field, partnering with project teams, and helping complex industrial projects run safely and successfully. This position begins on a major Power Generation project in Madras, Oregon, with opportunities to support work across JR Merit’s Power Generation, Industrial, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Specialty divisions throughout the Western United States.

What You’ll Gain

• Launch your next chapter on a major Power Generation project in Madras, OR
• Continue supporting projects across the Western US and across JR Merit’s Power Generation, Industrial, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Specialty divisions
• Collaborate with experienced operations and safety leaders on technically challenging projects
• Build relationships with diverse project teams while influencing safety culture across the organization
• Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and travel incentives for qualifying assignments

Responsibilities

• Conduct field safety observations, inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
• Develop and deliver orientations, toolbox talks, and safety training
• Support Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and regulatory compliance
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions
• Maintain required safety documentation and reporting
• Partner with project teams, subcontractors, and leadership to continuously improve safety performance
• Support workers’ compensation, return-to-work coordination, and other safety administration as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction health and safety OR equivalent hands-on experience working in a union, craft, or field construction role with significant exposure to jobsite safety programs, OSHA requirements, and safe work practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related science or equivalent years of experience
• Working knowledge of OSHA CFR 1926 standards and state construction safety regulations
• First Aid/CPR & OSHA 30 certifications
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to provide onsite safety support, including conducting jobsite inspections, delivering training, and other related activities
• Ability to support project schedules based on client and operational needs and may include extended workweeks, nights, weekends, or rotational schedules
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and Access)
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification and/or HAZWOPER certification
• Experience in heavy industrial construction, hydropower, manufacturing, and/or pulp and paper
• Commitment to high safety and environmental standards
• Strong organizational, analytical, conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment

Work Environment & Travel

This position begins on a major Power Generation project in Madras, Oregon. As projects evolve, you'll have opportunities to support work across JR Merit’s Power Generation, Industrial, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Specialty divisions throughout the Western United States. Travel assignments may include company-provided travel incentives and per diem benefits in accordance with JR Merit policy. Project schedules vary based on client and operational needs and may include extended workweeks, nights, weekends, or rotational schedules.

Work is performed on active industrial and construction sites and requires the ability to wear PPE and safely navigate uneven terrain, stairs, and ladders. Some projects require additional customer-specific training or security clearances.

Pay

Base Salary: $90,000 – $105,000. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for travel-related incentives, per diem benefits for qualifying assignments, and enhanced earnings opportunities tied to project schedules. Depending on project assignment and work schedule, the Site Safety Specialist may have the opportunity to earn approximately 25% to 50% above their annual base salary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage paid 100% by JR Merit for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) with company match
• Discretionary merit bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays, including a floating holiday
• PTO program
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program