Field Construction Safety Engineer — OSHA & Training Lead

Appleton Finn; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employer-paid medical, dental and vis­

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Descripción de la vacante

Appleton Finn in the Chicago area is seeking a Construction Safety Engineer to support jobsite safety across its projects. This hands-on field role works closely with superintendents, employees and subcontractors to identify hazards, maintain compliance and build a strong safety culture.

Key responsibilities include enforcing safety policies and OSHA standards, conducting daily site inspections, coordinating corrective actions, and delivering orientations and toolbox talks with proper

Formación

• Construction safety experience, ideally 2–5 years in a field-based role.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction and general industry standards (29 CFR 1926 and 1910).
• Practical understanding of fall protection, excavation, confined spaces, cranes, scaffolding, electrical safety, lockout/tagout and PPE.
• OSHA 30-hour card and relevant OSHA training (including applicable 500, 501, 502 or 510 courses).
• STS or CHST certification preferred.
• First Aid/CPR training and the ability to deliver workforce training.
• Strong communication, sound judgment and the confidence to address unsafe practices with employees and subcontractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accurate safety documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Implement and enforce safety policies, project requirements and applicable OSHA standards.
• Conduct daily site inspections, identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions with field leadership.
• Monitor employee and subcontractor activities to ensure safe working practices.
• Deliver site orientations, weekly toolbox talks and safety training, maintaining associated documentation.
• Advise superintendents on safe work planning, hazard prevention and appropriate PPE.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, prepare reports and track corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs, inspection records and employee training records.
• Support fire prevention, first aid readiness and the company’s drug‑free workplace program.
• Coordinate with owners, regulatory representatives and insurance inspectors on safety matters.

Conocimientos

OSHA standards

Safety training

Safety documentation

MS Office

Communication skills

Educación

OSHA 30-hour card

STS/CHST certification

Some college education

Descripción del empleo

Appleton Finn in the Chicago area is seeking a Construction Safety Engineer to support jobsite safety across its projects. This hands-on field role works closely with superintendents, employees and subcontractors to identify hazards, maintain compliance and build a strong safety culture.

Key responsibilities include enforcing safety policies and OSHA standards, conducting daily site inspections, coordinating corrective actions, and delivering orientations and toolbox talks with proper