Construction Site Safety Representative

GNB Global Inc.; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GNB Global Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Site Safety Representative / EHS Staff for a major Boise, Idaho project.

This field-focused role requires about 80% of time in the field and involves daily safety inspections, coaching workers, and maintaining compliance records. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of construction safety experience, an associate degree in health and safety, and a recognized safety certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of full-time construction safety experience.
• Equivalent construction-safety experience obtained through part-time or collateral safety responsibilities.
• Completion of an equivalent 2-year associate degree in health and safety education.
• An equivalent recognized professional safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily field safety inspections and observations.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions and unsafe work practices.
• Perform job hazard analyses and field safety audits.
• Coach craft workers on safe work practices.
• Conduct new-hire and visitor safety orientations.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Monitor PPE compliance.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Complete required daily safety observations/reports using the project-designated reporting system.
• Maintain signed employee training records and historical training documentation.
• Maintain an accurate training matrix showing required/current employee training, badging, and applicable work assignments.
• Provide training documentation and matrices when requested by the Contractor EHS Team.
• Verify required operator certifications for equipment including cranes, forklifts, and aerial/MEWP lifts.
• Participate in project safety-team activities, safety meetings, and professional-development programs.
• Maintain accurate inspection and safety records and provide regular reporting to GNB Global’s Safety Manager.
• Work with construction management and field personnel to resolve identified hazards promptly.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Field inspections

Safety coaching

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in health and safety education

Professional safety certification

Job description

Location: Boise, Idaho

Company: GNB Global Inc.

Employment Type: Project-Based — Approximately 1 Year

Project: Large-scale commercial/industrial construction project

About GNB Global

GNB Global is an industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and installation of engineered fabric structures and steel building systems throughout North America.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Construction Site Safety Representative / EHS Staff member to support a major project in the Boise, Idaho area. This is a field‑focused safety position requiring approximately 80% of working time in the field.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of full‑time construction safety experience
• Equivalent construction‑safety experience obtained through part‑time or collateral safety responsibilities
• Completion of an equivalent 2‑year associate degree in health and safety education
• An equivalent recognized professional safety certification

In addition, candidates should have:

• Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and safe work practices.
• Experience performing field safety inspections, audits, and observations.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and behaviors and take appropriate corrective action.
• Experience coaching construction/craft employees on safe work practices.
• Strong safety documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work independently in an active construction environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to spend approximately 80% of the workday in the field.
• Ability to walk active construction sites, climb stairs/ladders, and work outdoors in changing weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
• CHST or another recognized professional safety credential.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience with industrial, structural steel, or large commercial construction.
• Experience coordinating subcontractor safety.
• Experience maintaining employee training records and training matrices.
• Familiarity with crane, forklift, and aerial/MEWP safety requirements.
• Experience conducting toolbox talks and safety orientations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily field safety inspections and observations.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions and unsafe work practices.
• Perform job hazard analyses and field safety audits.
• Coach craft workers on safe work practices.
• Conduct new‑hire and visitor safety orientations.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Monitor PPE compliance.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Complete required daily safety observations/reports using the project‑designated reporting system.
• Maintain signed employee training records and historical training documentation.
• Maintain an accurate training matrix showing required/current employee training, badging, and applicable work assignments.
• Provide training documentation and matrices when requested by the Contractor EHS Team.
• Verify required operator certifications for equipment including cranes, forklifts, and aerial/MEWP lifts.
• Participate in project safety‑team activities, safety meetings, and professional‑development programs.
• Maintain accurate inspection and safety records and provide regular reporting to GNB Global’s Safety Manager.
• Work with construction management and field personnel to resolve identified hazards promptly.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; climb stairs and ladders; bend and perform normal construction‑site activities; lift up to approximately 50 pounds when required; work outdoors in varying weather conditions; and wear all required PPE.

Project Information

Local Boise‑area candidates are strongly preferred.

This position is not eligible for travel pay, per diem, or housing assistance.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing all pre‑employment screenings, including any required drug testing and background checks.