Construction Safety & Compliance Lead

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County; Texas; On-site; USD 71,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County in Texas is seeking a Safety Specialist to support the agency's safety programs across construction projects and operations. You will audit processes, monitor contractors, and provide safety training and incident reporting to ensure compliance.

A Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field and at least four years of industrial or construction safety experience are preferred, with OSHA knowledge and safety database proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health or related field.
• Experience with safety and loss control programs in construction.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations as applied to construction contractors.

Responsibilities

• Assists with implementation and auditing of safety programs for construction projects and METRO operations.
• Conducts general safety inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provides safety training for METRO employees, including various safety topics.
• Prepares incident reports and communicates investigations with corrective actions.
• Maintains contracts with outside vendors for industrial hygiene and other services.

Skills

Safety compliance

Contractor oversight

Incident reporting

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health or related field

Tools

MS Office

Safety databases

Job description

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County in Texas is seeking a Safety Specialist to support the agency's safety programs across construction projects and operations. You will audit processes, monitor contractors, and provide safety training and incident reporting to ensure compliance.

A Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field and at least four years of industrial or construction safety experience are preferred, with OSHA knowledge and safety database proficiency.