Safety Specialist 1- Confidential Client
The Safety Specialist at Confidential Client supports and enforces the Site Specific Safety Plan on industrial construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies. This entry-level role involves collaborating with field operations and craft workers to promote safety ownership, conducting hazard inspections, assisting with incident investigations, and providing safety training. The position requires travel and relocation to project sites and focuses on maintaining a safe work environment aligned with Confidential Client's commitment that "Nobody Gets Hurt."
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Position overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Safety Specialist to support construction safety programs on large industrial projects. You will report to the Project Safety Manager and help implement and enforce the Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP), corporate and client safety requirements, and applicable federal/state regulations. This role requires frequent site presence, collaboration with craft and operations, and participation in incident investigation and corrective-action processes.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in developing, reviewing, updating, and communicating the Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) to all workers and subcontractors
- Work in the field with craft and operations to gain buy-in and support craft ownership of the safety program
- Exercise Stop Work responsibility to ensure compliance with policies, contract requirements, work plans and permits
- Conduct daily documented hazard inspections and follow up on corrective actions with operations, craft, and subcontractors
- Review work plans and detailed work packs prior to work start to identify hazards and controls
- Assist with incident investigations and implementation of effective corrective actions
- Maintain project safety files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA and company policies (including injury/accident records)
- Assist with first-aid coordination and maintain relationships with local emergency medical services/clinics
- Provide and support safety training on company policies, OSHA/MSHA topics, client-specific requirements, NCCER, SIMS, and site orientation
- Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations using leading indicators and upcoming work forecasts
Location & travel
- Primary authoritative posting location: Strathmoor Manor, KY (this listing will use Strathmoor Manor, KY for job-posting/location fields)
- This position supports a project based in Point Pleasant, WV; travel, frequent site presence, and potential relocation during the project (2–3 years) are required. Relocation assistance or per diem options may be provided.
- Candidate must be willing and able to travel and relocate as project needs require.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field preferred
- Knowledge of construction safety and current Federal and OSHA requirements
- OSHA 30 certification preferred; Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification preferred
- 0–2 years’ experience in construction safety or safety-related internships/co-op experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; comfortable using computers to manage reports and safety documentation
- Strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and the ability to recognize and escalate discrepancies or unsafe conditions
- Able to work independently and as part of a team in a construction environment; must be able to access all points of a construction site in varying climates and conditions
Other requirements & expectations
- Regular, reliable attendance and timely completion of work assignments
- Ability to work overtime and weekends when project demands require
- Follow written and oral instructions and safety policies; perform work safely and effectively
- Effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, crew, and subcontractors in a professional manner
Compensation & benefits
- Estimated annual pay (sourced from posting data): $65,782 (estimated)
- Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, typically including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with matching, life and disability insurance, wellness programs, and generous paid time off. Specific plan details will be provided by the employer during the hiring process.
Why join this team
- Work on complex, high-impact industrial construction projects (manufacturing, power, oil & gas, chemical) with clear career development pathways
- Gain hands-on safety experience on major EPC and industrial projects and work alongside experienced safety and operations professionals
- Relocation assistance and per diem options can support your transition to project locations
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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