Entry-Level Construction Safety Assistant

Turner Construction Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Pittsburgh is seeking an entry-level Environmental Health and Safety professional to assist with enforcing safety policies on the construction site. You will help identify hazards, support safe work practices, and assist with OSHA compliance and incident recordkeeping.

Responsibilities include training, reviewing subcontractor safety programs, maintaining safety records and participating in preconstruction meetings, JHAs, PTPS, and toolbox talks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field with 1 year of construction safety experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety/environmental principles and regulations.
• Familiar with OSHA standards and construction operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training for safe work practices and safety programs on construction projects.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with policies and regulations.
• Review subcontractors' training per OSHA standards and promote safe work practices.
• Administer drug screening programs as required by project owners.
• Maintain safety records including PTPS, JHAs, training, MSDS, and incident metrics.
• Contribute to safety meetings and site safety audits to identify corrective actions.

Skills

Training safety programs

Review subcontractor safety

OSHA standards knowledge

Safety communications

Safety recordkeeping

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Health/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Pittsburgh is seeking an entry-level Environmental Health and Safety professional to assist with enforcing safety policies on the construction site. You will help identify hazards, support safe work practices, and assist with OSHA compliance and incident recordkeeping.

Responsibilities include training, reviewing subcontractor safety programs, maintaining safety records and participating in preconstruction meetings, JHAs, PTPS, and toolbox talks.