On-Site Construction Safety Lead

Giga Energy; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Giga Energy is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to support the safe execution of new-construction projects. This on-site role focuses on implementing site-level safety programs, conducting inspections and audits, and delivering safety training for employees, contractors, and subcontractors across each project’s construction phase.

Reporting to the Construction Safety Manager, you will drive a strong safety culture, maintain records, ensure OSHA compliance, and travel between active

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction safety experience in energy, industrial, or heavy civil construction.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce the site-specific HSE plan under the Construction Safety Manager.
• Conduct daily job site safety walks, inspections, and audits to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
• Lead and participate in pre-task planning, JHAs, and toolbox talks with crews and subcontractors.
• Deliver new-hire safety orientations and ongoing training on fall protection, electrical safety, excavation/trenching, crane and rigging, confined space entry, and hazard communication.
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and safety concerns; perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection logs, training documentation, and incident reports in EHS systems.
• Monitor contractor/subcontractor compliance with safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Support permit-to-work processes including hot work, confined space, and LOTO.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and site drills.
• Assist in preparing safety performance reports and trend analyses for leadership.
• Promote a positive safety culture through leadership and recognition of safe practices.

Skills

Communication

Field safety

Safety leadership

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS software

Job description

Giga Energy is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to support the safe execution of new-construction projects. This on-site role focuses on implementing site-level safety programs, conducting inspections and audits, and delivering safety training for employees, contractors, and subcontractors across each project’s construction phase.

Reporting to the Construction Safety Manager, you will drive a strong safety culture, maintain records, ensure OSHA compliance, and travel between active