Associate Safety Specialist

Jobtailor; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Hamlet, NC is seeking an experienced EHS Owner’s Representative to lead safety initiatives on large construction projects. You will perform site walks, chair meetings, conduct audits, and ensure contract requirements are met.

You will analyze health and safety data, coach craft personnel on OSHA/client requirements, and collaborate with the EHS team to build robust programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred in Environmental Health and Safety or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local EHS regulations
• Willingness to pursue advanced safety certifications (STSC, CHST, or CSP)

Responsibilities

• Provide support to large-scale construction projects by initiating and attending meetings
• Perform site walks and oversee field inspections
• Ensure contract requirements are in place and followed
• Conduct construction safety field audits and data collection
• Analyze worker health and safety data for trends
• Educate stakeholders on EHS requirements and best practices
• Lead incident investigations to drive improvements
• Build safety programs in collaboration with the EHS team

Skills

OSHA standards

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Safety audits

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Provide support to large-scale construction projects by initiating and attending meetings
• Performing site walks
• Ensuring contract requirements are in place
• Perform construction safety field audits and field data collection
• Analyze worker health and safety data for trends
• Educate various stakeholder groups on EHS requirements and best practices
• Collect data, create timely reports, and communicate trends from field inspections
• Observe work practices onsite and strive to create solutions that optimize employee health
• Ability to coach craft worker personnel on OSHA/Client requirements
• Lead meetings as the representative from EHS
• Lead incident investigations to drive future improvement
• Build programs in collaboration with the EHS team

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience required
• A strong working knowledge of OSHA standards
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local EHS regulations
• A solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to assess risks and identify improvements
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth
• Willingness to pursue advanced safety certifications such as STSC, CHST, or CSP
• Well versed with Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous experience as a Construction EHS Owners Representative is welcomed.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) practices, with a strong focus on OSHA standards and regulations. Capable of leading safety initiatives, conducting audits, and analyzing data to enhance worker health and safety on construction sites.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Construction Safety Experience
• OSHA Standards Knowledge
• EHS Regulations Interpretation
• Advanced Safety Certifications
• Data Analysis and Reporting

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Environmental Health and Safety
• Construction Safety Audits
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation

Soft Skills

• Solutions-Oriented Mindset
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• STSC
• CHST
• CSP

Industry Keywords

• Construction Safety
• EHS Best Practices
• Field Inspections
• Health and Safety Data
• Contract Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint