Field Safety Representative

Sheakley; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $125/Day

Weekly Pay

Travel Opportunities

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a Construction Field Safety Representative to support roofing, scaffolding, coatings, insulation, and painting operations across the United States. The role is a 1099 contractor with 40 hours guaranteed during training, and involves travel to deployment projects nationwide.

You will perform inspections, hazard recognition, and safety oversight, coordinating with project leadership to ensure compliance and a strong safety culture on active sites.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification is required.
• 1–3 years of construction safety experience.
• Willingness to travel nationwide for project assignments.
• Experience around roofing, scaffolding, aerial lifts, and working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Provide field safety support for roofing, scaffolding, coatings, insulation, and painting operations.
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Monitor work involving aerial lifts, elevated work, scaffold access, and fall protection systems.
• Assist with pre-task planning, toolbox talks, and daily safety discussions.
• Identify hazards and collaborate with supervision on corrective actions.
• Support safety documentation and compliance across assignments.
• Lead safety orientations and onboarding activities.
• Maintain inspection records and safety reports.

Skills

OSHA 30 Construction Certification

Construction Safety Experience

Travel Nationwide

Roofing/Scaffolding Safety

Site Safety Experience

Job description

Construction Field Safety Representative

Location: Nationwide Travel Projects (Training in Fenton, MI)

Training Start: 10/5

Future Projects: Typically 8-12 Weeks

Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $49/hr

Per Diem: $125/Day (7 Days Per Week During Training and Deployment)

Completion Bonus: $150/month

Mobilization: No Mobilization for Training | Mileage Reimbursed at $0.725/Mile from Home Base (Up to $1,500) for Deployed Projects

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Training Schedule: Monday-Friday | 40 Guaranteed Hours

Deployment Schedule: Typically 6 Days Per Week | 10-Hour Shifts

Additional Schedule Details: Projects may require 7 Days Per Week and 10-12 Hour Shifts during peak construction and shutdown periods.

Why This Opportunity

Join a contractor supporting commercial and industrial restoration, roofing, scaffold, insulation, coatings, and maintenance projects throughout the United States.

The Construction Field Safety Representative will provide field safety support for roofing, scaffolding, coatings, insulation, and painting operations while assisting project leadership with inspections, hazard recognition, compliance activities, and day-to-day safety oversight.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• 1-3 Years of Construction Safety Experience
• Experience Working Around Roofing, Scaffolding, Aerial Lifts, or Working at Heights
• Experience Supporting Commercial or Industrial Construction Sites
• Ability and Willingness to Travel Nationwide for Project Assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• Roofing Safety Experience
• Scaffold Safety Experience
• Industrial Maintenance Experience
• Fall Protection Experience
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• CHST, ASP, CSP, STSC, or Other BCSP Credential

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide field safety support for roofing, scaffolding, coatings, insulation, and painting operations
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments
• Monitor work involving aerial lifts, elevated work, scaffold access, and fall protection systems
• Assist with pre-task planning, toolbox talks, and daily safety discussions
• Identify hazards and work with supervision to develop practical corrective actions
• Support project leadership with safety compliance and documentation requirements
• Assist with safety orientations and onboarding activities
• Maintain required inspection records, reports, and safety documentation
• Provide coaching and reinforcement of safe work practices in the field
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Serve as a visible safety presence on active jobsites
• Support the client's safety culture and operational standards across all assignments

Technical Knowledge

Candidates Should Have Working Knowledge Of

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Roofing Safety Requirements
• Scaffold Safety & Access Systems
• Aerial Lifts & MEWPs
• Fall Protection & Elevated Work
• Industrial Coatings Operations
• Insulation Installation Activities
• Material Handling Operations
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Hazard Recognition & Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
• Contractor Safety Management
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a travel-ready, field-focused safety professional who enjoys supporting active commercial and industrial construction environments.

Success in this role requires maintaining a visible field presence, building strong relationships with craft personnel, proactively identifying hazards, and supporting safe project execution across multiple jobsite environments nationwide.

Salary: $49 per hour