Field Safety Lead – Heavy Civil Projects

Nicholson Construction; Orla (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick days

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nicholson Construction Company is seeking a Field Safety Facilitator for our project site in Orla, TX. The position supports Health, Safety and Environmental Programs on site through 2028, promoting safe work environments and regulatory compliance.

You will conduct safety investigations, audits, orientations, and training for foremen and engineers, while staying current on federal, state, and local safety rules. Travel as needed and ongoing safety improvements are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil construction and knowledge of safety hazards associated with heavy equipment.
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal safety regulations, accident & incident prevention, and emergency response.
• Coursework towards or degree in Safety or similar.
• OSHA 30 certification is required.
• Rotation of day and night shift.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a proactive internal safety audit program to monitor employee work practices and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Company safety standards.
• Participates in addressing accidents, incidents and near misses through timely fact-finding investigation, determination of root cause, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Keeps the HS&E Manager and local management informed on safety and health issues and progress toward accomplishing safety goals and objectives.
• Performs workplace safety orientations for new employees, as required, and refresher workplace safety training for existing employees.
• Trains and instructs foremen, superintendents and engineers to ensure compliance by field employees with safety policies and procedures.
• Stays knowledgeable about all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to safety and health issues and ensures compliance in each of these areas.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision.
• Participates in other safety and environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of state/federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.

Skills

Safety program oversight

Regulatory compliance

Field safety training

Investigation & root cause analysis

Leadership & training

Education

Degree in Safety or similar

Tools

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Nicholson Construction Company is seeking a Field Safety Facilitator for our project site in Orla, TX. The position supports Health, Safety and Environmental Programs on site through 2028, promoting safe work environments and regulatory compliance.

You will conduct safety investigations, audits, orientations, and training for foremen and engineers, while staying current on federal, state, and local safety rules. Travel as needed and ongoing safety improvements are expected.