Safety Specialist

Job Description

Location - Dunfries VA 22026

Pay 62- 67 per hour

Per Diem offered

MOB Offer

The Construction Safety Specialist serves as the owner's safety representative at construction project sites, working closely with Project Management, contractors, and field personnel to achieve project safety goals. This role is responsible for monitoring safety compliance, identifying potential hazards, conducting site inspections, and ensuring adherence to OSHA regulations and applicable safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safety remains a priority throughout project execution.

• Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable state and federal requirements, and project-specific safety standards.

• Provide guidance on safety regulations, codes, and compliance requirements.

• Conduct safety orientations for new contractor personnel and audit required documentation.

• Perform regular site inspections, safety audits, and field observations to identify and address potential hazards.

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and incident notification procedures.

• Investigate safety incidents, identify root causes, and monitor corrective actions.

• Prepare and distribute reports related to injuries, illnesses, vehicle incidents, and property damage.

• Review safety documentation, including confined space permits, excavation permits, crane lift plans, vehicle inspections, and operator certifications.

• Participate in contractor pre-job briefings, safety meetings, and project safety audits.

• Maintain a visible field presence, spending at least 80% of the workday onsite.

• Coach contractors and field personnel on safe work practices and address safety concerns as they arise.

• Stop work immediately when imminent danger or serious safety violations are identified.

• Coordinate with project management and contractors to resolve safety deficiencies and ensure timely corrective action.

• Support OSHA inspections and regulatory visits, including site walkthroughs and documentation.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and recommend initiatives to reduce risk and improve safety performance.

• Mandatory Qualifications

Candidates must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or a closely related field, with at least five years of large-scale construction safety experience.

• Current OSHA 500 designation and at least five years of experience as a lead safety professional.

• Certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) designation and at least four years of construction safety experience as a lead professional.

• Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as an owner's safety representative.

• 1-3 years of experience in a utility, industrial, or power generation environment.

• Experience conducting construction site inspections, safety audits, and incident investigations.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• A bachelor's degree in Safety or a related field qualifies toward one of the mandatory experience pathways.

• EEO Statement

• The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process, and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet domain and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org, or .jobs.

• The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.