On-Site Safety Specialist & Mentor

EMCOR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Industrial Constructors, INC. is seeking a Safety Specialist in the Austin, TX area. The Safety Specialist drives on-site hazard mitigation and occupational health initiatives by collaborating directly with frontline employees and site supervision. This role identifies, evaluates, and eliminates workplace risks while enforcing regulatory compliance and company safety standards. Additionally, the Specialist serves as a mentor for Safety Techs assigned to the project.

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Qualifications

• 3–5 years craft experience (not including helper).
• 4 years prior site safety experience or craft supervision in lieu.
• OSHA 30/510/500 or willingness to obtain after 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Promote values and culture on site.
• Inspect facilities and task areas for hazards.
• Monitor safety performance and provide feedback.
• Review JHA's for accuracy and controls.
• Ensure PPE is used properly.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits.
• Serve as competent person for scaffolding, excavation, fall protection, confined space.
• Direct safety activities on assigned jobsites.
• Deliver Health and Safety Training and maintain records.
• Investigate accidents and incidents for learning.

Skills

Hazard identification

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Communication

Education

OSHA 30/510/500

NCCER CSSS

BCSP STS / STS-C

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety inspections

Job description

Southern Industrial Constructors, INC. is seeking a Safety Specialist in the Austin, TX area. The Safety Specialist drives on-site hazard mitigation and occupational health initiatives by collaborating directly with frontline employees and site supervision. This role identifies, evaluates, and eliminates workplace risks while enforcing regulatory compliance and company safety standards. Additionally, the Specialist serves as a mentor for Safety Techs assigned to the project.

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