Construction Safety Lead – Startup & Commissioning

Dennis Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis Group seeks safety professionals to develop, manage, and implement a Health and Safety Program for vertical, industrial construction projects across North America. You will ensure OSHA compliance, oversee accident investigations, and lead safety efforts during startup and commissioning across multiple sites.

The role requires 2–5 years of safety leadership on construction projects, OSHA certifications, and travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, health and safety, risk management, or construction is required.
• 2-5 years of experience overseeing safety activities on construction projects.
• 2-5 years of work experience in developing, implementing, and coordinating health and safety training and activities for construction projects
• 2-5 years of work experience in performing construction job site safety inspections and conducting special studies and investigations related to safety and health for the company
• OSHA training certifications and other professional certifications
• Ability to travel to job sites throughout North America as required. Travel is estimated to be 75%+, unless stationed on a jobsite (first 3 months of employment - training).
• Proficient in MS Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Sound judgment and independent decision making required.
• Self-starter, strong interpersonal skills required, and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing health and safety program.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating health and safety training and activities.
• Ensure all startup documentation, test procedures, and system handovers comply with internal and regulatory safety standards.
• Facilitate and coordinate required safety and awareness training prior to commissioning activities.
• Manage the approval and issuance of all permitted Commissioning activities
• Lead and manage safety efforts during startup and commissioning phases across multiple project sites or areas.
• Develop and implement commissioning-specific safety plans, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and energization procedures tailored to project systems and utilities.
• Collaborate with engineers, construction managers, and client teams to identify and mitigate safety risks associated with equipment startup and system commissioning.
• Lead and manage safety efforts during commissioning and start up planning and coordination meetings
• Develop standardized start up and commissioning standards, procedures and checklists. Tailor to specific project systems and utilities as required.
• Must be familiar with federal, state and local safety laws to ensure the organization complies with all current safety regulations.
• Prepare and deliver safety toolbox talks and safety training topics for contractors
• Prepare, implement and enforce Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Activities Hazard Analysis (AHAs).
• Attend and prepare safety actions for pre-construction conferences, pre-work meetings including inspection meetings, and periodic progress project meetings.
• Conduct and document Jobsite Safety Observations
• Review subcontractor safety pre-qualification submittal
• Work with Construction Managers and Sr Safety Managers to establish job site safety procedures and policies during initial project mobilization and as needed during the project.
• Review safety programs with client representatives and governmental agencies
• Review subcontractor safety pre-qualification submittal
• Researching construction safety best practices
• Support talent growth within the organization.
• Educate and provide training and support to all levels of Dennis Group personnel on accident/injury prevention procedures.

Skills

Self-starter

Strong interpersonal skills

Independent decision making

MS Windows

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, health and safety, risk management, or construction

OSHA training certifications and other professional certifications

Tools

MS Windows

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Dennis Group seeks safety professionals to develop, manage, and implement a Health and Safety Program for vertical, industrial construction projects across North America. You will ensure OSHA compliance, oversee accident investigations, and lead safety efforts during startup and commissioning across multiple sites.

The role requires 2–5 years of safety leadership on construction projects, OSHA certifications, and travel up to 75%.