Safety Advisor - Owner's Rep.

Safety Management Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with employer matching

Paid holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Safety Management Group seeks an HSE Advisor – Owner's Representative in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role emphasizes putting safety first, coordinating with project teams, and adapting to changes and travel as needed.

The position requires 5+ years of EHS/HSE experience, OSHA 30‑Hour certification, and a safety degree is preferred. You will oversee contractors on site, conduct safety evaluations, and drive incident investigations to protect personnel and operations.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of EHS/HSE experience.
• OSHA 30‑Hour certification.
• Bachelor's or degree in safety preferred.
• Experience overseeing contractors in a field environment.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and compliance evaluations.
• Experience participating in incident and root-cause investigations.
• Familiarity with project safety management systems and contractor safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site HSE support and oversight for contractors on construction and operational work.
• Develop and deliver safety observations and reports for project stakeholders weekly, monthly, or as requested.
• Evaluate contractor processes and HSE plans to ensure effective implementation and execution.
• Serve as liaison between project teams and contractor organizations on field safety expectations.
• Participate in pre‑planning meetings to identify risks and establish controls before work begins.
• Support incident investigations and identify corrective actions with root causes.
• Provide interpretation of OSHA regulations and applicable standards for construction and general industry.
• Promote a strong safety culture through coaching and continuous improvement in the field.

Skills

EHS/HSE experience

OSHA 30-Hour

Contractor oversight

Audits/inspections

Incident investigations

Education

Degree in safety preferred

Job description

Safety Management Group (SMG) is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, a 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.

Position

SMG seeks an HSE Advisor – Owner's Representative in Indianapolis, Indiana. The schedule for this role will be Monday through Saturday, 60 hours a week. The key function is to put safety at the forefront of the job, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible regarding change and travel.

Overview of Job Responsibilities

• Provide on-site HSE support and oversight for contractors performing construction and operational work.
• Conduct safety observations and develop detailed reports for project stakeholders on a weekly, monthly, or as-requested basis.
• Perform and document contractor performance evaluations to verify compliance with corporate HSE management systems, safety standards, project playbooks, and project-specific safety plans.
• Evaluate contractor processes, training programs, and HSE plans to ensure effective implementation and execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison between project teams and contractor organizations regarding field safety activities and compliance expectations.
• Participate in contractor HSE pre‑planning meetings to identify risks and establish appropriate controls before work begins.
• Support and participate in contractor incident and event investigations, including identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Provide technical interpretation and guidance on OSHA regulations and applicable consensus standards for construction and general industry environments.
• Promote a strong safety culture through proactive engagement, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives in the field.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of EHS/HSE experience.
• OSHA 30‑Hour certification.
• Degree in safety preferred.
• Experience overseeing and interacting with contractors in a field environment.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, observations, and compliance evaluations.
• Experience participating in incident/event investigations and corrective action development.
• Familiarity with project safety management systems and contractor safety programs.

Physical Demands

• Moving about long distances.
• Ascending or descending stairs and ladders.
• Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period.
• Working in extreme weather.
• Being exposed to loud noises.
• Wearing personal protective gear correctly.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Safety Management Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.