On-Site Construction Safety Lead — Relocation Support

Socket.dev; New Mexico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Per diem

Room for Advancement

Health/Dental/Vision & 401K Match

Job summary

Southland Holdings is seeking a Safety Professional to oversee all safety aspects of a large project in Chinle, AZ. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities include leading daily safety meetings, enforcing PPE and safety protocols, investigating incidents, and managing safety across subcontractors, with on-site presence throughout active work periods.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 hour in Construction (required)
• OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER (plus)
• CHST/STSC/OSHA 510/500/502/ACOE EM-385-1-1 (plus)
• RCRA/DOT Hazardous Waste training (preferred)
• First Aid/CPR certified (required)
• Lockout/Tagout experience (required)
• Fall Protection/Scaffolding/Steel Erection/Excavation experience (required)

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and site safety oversight
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols within powerline limits
• Complete accident reports and investigations
• Enforce PPE usage for all personnel
• Conduct daily safety audits and inspections
• Oversee subcontractors and contractors on site
• Inspect power tools and heavy equipment for safe operation
• Prepare job hazard analyses (JHA) and EHS documentation
• Manage fall protection, scaffolding, steel erection, and excavation activities
• Remain on site full-time during active work and verify EHS risks are addressed
• Review JHAs to ensure hazards are identified and communicated
• Perform EHS inspections and take corrective actions as needed
• Work in heavy highway construction, tunneling, bridges, and underground utilities

Skills

Heavy civil construction experience

Water/wastewater experience

Spanish language ability

Travel/relocation willingness

Safety leadership

Job description

Southland Holdings is seeking a Safety Professional to oversee all safety aspects of a large project in Chinle, AZ. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities include leading daily safety meetings, enforcing PPE and safety protocols, investigating incidents, and managing safety across subcontractors, with on-site presence throughout active work periods.