Onsite Safety Lead for Heavy Industrial Construction

ESS, Inc.; New Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS, Inc. is seeking a Construction Safety Associate- Self Perform in New Carlisle, IN to oversee field safety across a mega data center construction project. You will promote a proactive safety culture, engage with field personnel and subcontractors, and ensure OSHA compliance on site.

The role requires hands-on safety leadership, incident reporting, and daily documentation to support a safe and compliant work environment on a heavy industrial site.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of heavy industrial construction field safety experience
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and safety regulations
• Experience conducting field safety inspections, compliance monitoring, and hazard identification
• Strong knowledge of PPE requirements and JHA/JSA development and implementation
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with site management, contractors, and field personnel

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field safety oversight and compliance engagement across active construction operations.
• Maintain a visible safety presence onsite and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements, and site safety procedures.
• Support safety oversight for heavy industrial construction operations.
• Conduct jobsite inspections, safety observations, and hazard assessments to identify unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Verify proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safe work practices.
• Review and monitor compliance with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and safety procedures.
• Assist with incident reporting, near-miss documentation, investigations, and corrective action tracking.
• Provide safety coaching and guidance to field employees, contractors, and vendor partners.
• Communicate safety expectations effectively with site management, project leadership, and field personnel.
• Maintain accurate daily safety documentation, reports, and compliance records.

Job description

ESS, Inc. is seeking a Construction Safety Associate- Self Perform in New Carlisle, IN to oversee field safety across a mega data center construction project. You will promote a proactive safety culture, engage with field personnel and subcontractors, and ensure OSHA compliance on site.

The role requires hands-on safety leadership, incident reporting, and daily documentation to support a safe and compliant work environment on a heavy industrial site.