Construction Safety Lead - Startup & Commissioning

Dennis Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Bonus

Profit sharing

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group safety professionals assist in the development, management, and implementation of a Health and Safety Program for all of Dennis Group’s projects. Our projects are vertical, industrial construction projects involving multiple engineering disciplines and sub-contractor trades.

Our safety professionals will be responsible for the safety practices of all personnel on our projects. This position requires knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management, accident investigation and

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 3-6 months of employment - training).
• Proficient in MS Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing health and safety program.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating health and safety training and activities.
• Ensure startup documentation, test procedures, and system handovers comply with safety standards.
• Facilitate safety and awareness training prior to commissioning activities.
• Lead and manage safety efforts during startup and commissioning phases across multiple project sites.
• Develop commissioning-specific safety plans, LOTO, and energization procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, construction managers, and client teams to mitigate safety risks.
• Lead safety planning meetings for commissioning and startup.
• Develop standardized startup safety standards and checklists.

Skills

Strong communication

Written and verbal communication

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Ability to travel

Education

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

Tools

MS Windows

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Dennis Group safety professionals assist in the development, management, and implementation of a Health and Safety Program for all of Dennis Group’s projects. Our projects are vertical, industrial construction projects involving multiple engineering disciplines and sub-contractor trades.

Our safety professionals will be responsible for the safety practices of all personnel on our projects. This position requires knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management, accident investigation and