Field Safety Specialist – Construction & Compliance

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking a Safety Specialist in the Advanced Facilities Group to coordinate and implement the field safety program across multiple active construction projects. You will conduct regular walkthrough inspections and safety audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.

You’ll also oversee new hire orientation, monitor prime/subcontractor safety plans, and participate in project safety committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field (Preferred).
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 0-2 years construction or related experience (Required).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects.
• Conducts regular walk-through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and Company policies.
• Conducts safety audits on assigned projects by identifying, documenting and recommending abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions to internal and external clients. Utilizes internal safety management systems to document findings and to track abatement techniques and closure.
• Conducts project-specific new hire orientation and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors the implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractors’ safety programs.
• Attends project pre-planning, progress and other relevant project-related meetings to discuss safety-related matters.
• Supports field leadership in the implementation of the safety program specifics, such as meetings, committees and related activities well as chairing the project safety committee.
• Assists in the investigation of project-related accidents. Confers with supervisor to determine root cause and discuss recommendations for changes in the work processes to eliminate recurrence.
• Coordinates with injured employees and clinics to ensure that the worker attends treatment and is returned to work at some capacity in a timely manner. Compiles progress summary reports of injuries for supervisor.
• Monitors site safety incentive program.

Skills

MS Office

Safety regulations

Communication

Hazard recognition

Team collaboration

Construction tech

Field safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/health

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking a Safety Specialist in the Advanced Facilities Group to coordinate and implement the field safety program across multiple active construction projects. You will conduct regular walkthrough inspections and safety audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.

You’ll also oversee new hire orientation, monitor prime/subcontractor safety plans, and participate in project safety committees.