Project Safety Assistant, TX

Safety Worxs is seeking an experienced Project Safety Assistant (PSA) to support a large-scale building construction project. This role is responsible for leading all on-site safety efforts, driving proactive risk management, and ensuring full compliance with OSHA construction standards and project-specific safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and enforcement of the Project Safety Management Plan (PSMP)

• Conduct daily field inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits

• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

• Support project safety orientations, toolbox talks, and weekly safety meetings

• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and subcontractor safety documentation

• Monitor high-risk activities including excavation, confined space entry, crane operations, electrical work, and fall protection

• Maintain project safety documentation, records, and reporting requirements

• Work closely with project leadership, subcontractors, and owner representatives to reinforce site safety expectations

• Assist with enforcement of project safety requirements and corrective actions in the field

• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 consecutive years dedicated solely to building construction safety experience required

• Candidates with a 4-year degree in a construction safety discipline must possess at least 1 year of actual field experience in building construction safety

• CSP, CHST, or other nationally recognized safety certifications may be considered toward experience requirements

• OSHA 510, OSHA 500, or OSHA 502 certification required and must be current within 5 years

• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications required

Candidates must demonstrate practical knowledge, field experience, and documented continuing education in:

• Fall protection

• Scaffolds (supported and suspended)

• Excavation and trenching

• Confined space (permit and non-permit)

• Crane operations and basic rigging

• Electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• Incident investigation

• Industrial hygiene for construction

• Fire protection and prevention

• Respiratory protection

Benefits

• $35–$40/hr. DOE + 1.5x OT | 50 hrs./week

• $145/day 7 days per week per diem | $152k-$166k/yr. total earning potential

• Full-time + OT

• Healthcare benefits paid

• Dental and vision insurance

• Per Diem Available for Qualified Candidates

• 401k at 4% match

• approx. 2 year project