Assistant Site Safety & Health Specialist

JobDiva, Inc.; Hallam (NE); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Site Safety & Health Specialist to support field safety programs in a heavy construction setting. You will help interpret policies, ensure incident-free operations, and collaborate with project teams to implement safety measures.

The role requires travel to multiple project sites, OSHA training, and a valid driver's license. The position is contract with potential to hire, based in Hallam, NE and offers per diem and on-site work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in safety, engineering or construction management is required.
• Associate's degree plus 2 years of safety/management experience is required.
• High school diploma with 4 years of safety/management experience is required.
• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing Safety & Health program support on field construction projects.
• Assist in delivering Safety & Health deliverables defined by Corporate Safety & Health.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations at Local, State and Federal levels.
• Assist with work stoppage incidents to prevent danger on projects.
• Document safety concerns and communicate details to the project team.
• Collaborate with Safety & Health teams to implement project safety programs.
• Help pre-plan safety hazard assessments for projects.
• Identify and document safety issues and support corrective actions.
• Assist with site safety walk-throughs with subcontractor safety staff.
• Distribute safety information and communications to teams.
• Support near-miss, property damage, and environmental incident investigations.
• Maintain and audit project safety records and reporting.
• Prepare and submit all required Safety & Health documentation.
• Travel to various project sites as needed.

Skills

OSHA Construction Regulations

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Verbal and written communication

Multi-schedule flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant field

Associate's degree + 2 years construction safety/related

High school diploma/GED + 4 years safety/management

OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training

OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training

Valid driver's license

Job description

Assistant Site Safety & Health Specialist

Location: Hallam, NE

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Contract to Hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $30.00–$34.00 / Hour (USD)
• Per Diem: $150/day
• Travel Requirements: Travel required; initial project located in Nebraska; candidate may be deployed to a different location after this project concludes.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Assistant Site Safety & Health Specialist will assist the site project management team to deliver Safety & Health programs at the respective field location. This position assists with the interpretation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe, healthy, and incident-free work site in a heavy construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with providing Safety & Health program support on field construction projects to verify operations are executed as planned and conducted in a safe manner.
• Assist in executing Safety & Health Program deliverables as defined by the Corporate Safety & Health department.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Assist with work stoppage incidents when circumstances could lead to an immediate danger to life and health on a project.
• Resolve safety and health concerns and document the details and personnel involved for the project management team.
• Assist the corporate and project Safety & Health teams in a collaborative manner to verify that the project safety program is being implemented and required safety compliance is documented.
• Assist various work teams with pre-planning safety and health hazard assessments to ensure compliance with project policies and procedures.
• Assist in identifying and documenting unique Safety & Health issues during the execution of the work at the project, and assist with implementing corrective action based on policies, guidelines and procedures for resolution.
• Assist with project safety & health walk-through assessments with subcontractor safety personnel.
• Distribute and communicate safety information and materials.
• Assist with correspondence to heighten safety awareness, project safety and health goals.
• Assist with near miss, property damage, environmental incidents and accident investigation reports.
• Assist in maintaining project Safety & Health reporting requirements and ensure project specific Safety and Health records are in an audit ready state at all times.
• Assist in the maintenance and submittal of all documentation as required by the Corporate Safety & Health Department.
• Drive to various project site locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant degree (Required); OR
• Associate's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant degree and 2 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management (Required); OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management (Required)
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course (Required); OR OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course (Required)
• Valid driver's license (Required)

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Construction and General Industry Regulations, as well as American National Standards Institution (ANSI), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Army Corps of Engineers (CoE), Engineers Manual 385-1, and National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to work various schedules at the project site location.
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Position requires driving to various project site locations; a valid driver's license and eligibility under the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy are required.
• Must be willing to travel; initial project is located in Nebraska with potential deployment to different locations after project completion.
• Work is performed in a heavy construction field environment.
• Must be willing to work various schedules at the project site location.

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of experience building critical infrastructure across the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the U.S. and internationally, the firm employs more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability and shared success that has earned the organization a 4.2-out-of-5-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, safety professionals, and program management specialists engaged in complex, high-impact projects ranging from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-11011

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