On-Site Construction Safety Lead

Riley Construction; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Riley Construction is hiring a Field Safety Specialist in Wisconsin to support the company safety and health program. The role requires site visits and inspections, enforcing OSHA requirements, and collaborating with the Safety Manager to maintain a safe work environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in safety and at least 5 years of safety experience, plus a valid driver's license and willingness to travel to SE Wisconsin and northern IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in occupational safety and health (or equivalent) or relevant safety qualifications.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Willingness to travel to job sites for inspections and meetings (SE Wisconsin and northern IL).
• 5+ years of work experience in safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist Safety Manager in planning and implementing the organization's safety and health program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free workplace.
• Conducts regular walk-through inspections on job sites, enforces OSHA requirements on jobsites and verifies insurance compliance.
• Enforces disciplinary practices (verbal warnings, maintaining records of discipline, etc.) when required to reinforce safety practices.
• Identifies, documents and recommends resolution of hazardous conditions; ensure corrections are made.
• Investigates personal injury and property damage incidents and prepares required forms and reports.
• Conducts industrial hygiene sampling (gas, O2, noise) to ensure safe conditions.
• Partner with owners and supervisors to identify hazards and obtain appropriate permits.
• Provides Safety Committee updates and proposes new safety ideas.
• Conducts job site safety orientations as necessary.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Willingness to travel

5+ years safety experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health

Job description

Riley Construction is hiring a Field Safety Specialist in Wisconsin to support the company safety and health program. The role requires site visits and inspections, enforcing OSHA requirements, and collaborating with the Safety Manager to maintain a safe work environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in safety and at least 5 years of safety experience, plus a valid driver's license and willingness to travel to SE Wisconsin and northern IL.