Lead Construction Safety Educator

Barnard; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., a leading heavy-civil contractor based in Bozeman, MT, seeks a Site Safety and Health Officer to lead safety on projects across North America. You will drive policy adoption, enforce safe practices on jobsites, and coordinate comprehensive safety programs to protect personnel and project outcomes.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years SSHO experience, a 10-hour OSHA certification, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or related construction field.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• 10 years of Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) experience.
• Ability to read technical information, rules, regulations, agency rules, and executive orders.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Able to wear PPE and perform physical duties (e.g., walking, lifting up to 40 pounds).
• Knowledge of relevant federal requirements for construction industry.
• Completion of 10-hour OSHA training.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations.
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and improvement of Barnard safety policies and processes.
• Enforce safe practices with a visible presence on jobsites.
• Prepare and review Safety Plans, Accident Prevention Plans and Job Hazard Analyses.
• Coordinate drug screening requirements for construction projects.
• Develop, coordinate and/or present safety training for field employees.
• Coordinate the purchase, issuance, adequacy and use of safety equipment (PPE).
• Develop and coordinate safety forms/policies for field crews.
• Distribute Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to field crews.
• Assist with accident investigation/reporting as needed.
• Communicate with field crews daily with tact and professionalism.
• Communicate with clients on a project basis with emphasis on customer service.
• Engage in site safety inspections; coordinate corrections with contractors.
• Track and provide insight into common issues and losses; maintain performance data.
• Participate in pre-construction and contractor status meetings.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Effective communication

Spanish language

Education

Safety Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., a leading heavy-civil contractor based in Bozeman, MT, seeks a Site Safety and Health Officer to lead safety on projects across North America. You will drive policy adoption, enforce safe practices on jobsites, and coordinate comprehensive safety programs to protect personnel and project outcomes.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years SSHO experience, a 10-hour OSHA certification, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally.