Construction Safety Lead - Startup & Commissioning (Travel)

Dennis Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 is seeking a Safety Professional to develop and manage health and safety programs for vertical, industrial construction projects across North America. You will coordinate safety training, assist in startup activities, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.

The role requires OSHA certifications, 2–5 years of construction safety experience, and the ability to travel ~75% across North America.

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 developing, implementing, and coordinating health and safety training for construction projects.
• OSHA training certifications and other professional certifications.
• Ability to travel to North American job sites; travel estimated to 75%+.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing health and safety programs.
• Assist in coordinating health and safety training and activities.
• Ensure startup documentation and procedures comply with safety standards.
• Lead safety efforts during startup and commissioning across sites.
• Develop safety plans, lockout/tagout, and energization procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers and managers to mitigate safety risks.
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Activities Hazard Analyses (AHA).
• Prepare and deliver safety toolbox talks and training topics for contractors.
• Investigate accidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Decision making

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Dennis Group is seeking a Safety Professional to develop and manage health and safety programs for vertical, industrial construction projects across North America. You will coordinate safety training, assist in startup activities, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.

The role requires OSHA certifications, 2–5 years of construction safety experience, and the ability to travel ~75% across North America.