Sr. Safety Representative

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available.

Benefits

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• Company provided tools

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine job site inspections and audits to verify compliance with company, customer, OSHA, and MIOSHA safety requirements.
• Identify workplace hazards, recommend corrective actions, and verify timely implementation of hazard controls.
• Lead and participate in pre-task planning, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments.
• Provide safety leadership and guidance to project managers, supervisors, foremen, and field employees.
• Deliver safety orientation, toolbox talks, regulatory training, and other safety-related presentations.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and property damage events to determine root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist project teams in developing site-specific safety plans and ensuring compliance with customer safety requirements.
• Support field crews in hazard identification, hazard mitigation, and implementation of safe work practices.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and customer-specific safety programs.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection reports, training records, and incident reports.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, project teams, and regulatory agencies.
• Work collaboratively with management and cross-functional departments to support operational and safety objectives.
• Independently manage safety activities on assigned customer job sites with minimal supervision.
• Assist with regulatory inspections, customer audits, and internal safety audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of three (3-5) years of construction or industrial safety experience.
• Experience supporting rigging, machinery moving, equipment installation, or similar heavy industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and MIOSHA regulations.
• Experience working with both union and non-union workforces.
• Knowledge of incident investigation, root cause analysis, pre-task planning, hazard assessments, and risk mitigation.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training programs and presentations.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and extended hours as required by project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• OSHA 500 (Construction) or OSHA 501 (General Industry) certification.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS).
• OSHA Outreach Trainer (Construction or General Industry).
• Experience supporting OEM manufacturing or industrial construction projects.
• Experience conducting customer safety orientations and managing customer-specific safety requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Navigation: The ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, and bend while traversing active construction sites.
• Lifting & Carrying: Frequent ability to lift and move up to 10–25 pounds (like laptops, blueprints, or small tools), with occasional demands to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sensory Demands: Excellent visual acuity (including depth perception and color vision) to inspect blueprints and site quality, as well as the ability to focus on specific sounds and speech in loud environments.
• Environmental Exposure: Resilience to withstand varying outdoor weather, loud noise, vibrations, and potential exposure to airborne particles or dust.
• PPE Capability: Physical ability to safely wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hats, heavy boots, safety vests, and hearing or eye protection.