Project Safety Assistant

Vaughn-Construction; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction in Texas seeks a project safety assistant to manage site safety programs, conduct audits, and lead safety initiatives across projects.

You will train staff, handle injury claims, and maintain records, ensuring compliance with HAZCOM and other regulations. Must be bilingual English/Spanish, with OSHA 510 and current first aid/CPR/AED certification; five-plus years in construction safety preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in construction safety, with a minimum of five years in building construction safety.
• OSHA 510 training within four years.
• Current emergency first aid, CPR, AED training within two years.
• Working knowledge, experience, and continuing education in fall protection, scaffolds, excavation, confined space, crane/equipment operations, electrical, and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Administers Vaughn’s and Owner’s safety program requirements.
• Helps to develop specific on-site safety programs, as required.
• Performs site audits for unsafe practices and conditions, makes recommendations and/or knows specific regulation on proper corrections.
• Trains personnel on proper safety procedures.
• Reports worker's compensation claims and performs onsite worker's compensation claims administration for Vaughn employees’ and trade contractor employees’ injuries.
• Performs record keeping/document control for HAZCOM, training etc., including various reports to Owner.
• Assists in developing and maintain hazard analysis documentation.
• Administers first aid, CPR, AED when necessary.
• Stays current on safety regulations.
• Performs other duties and services to ensure project is delivered successfully and client is satisfied.
• Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Six years construction safety experience

OSHA 510 training

First aid/CPR/AED training

Fall protection, scaffolds, excavation, confined space, crane/equipment operations, electrical, and incident investigation knowledge

Job description

Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. Further, we treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work.

Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life-changing opportunities.

OUR BIG WHY: We WOW our clients and provide life-changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.

Position Overview

Our project safety assistants are responsible for project-wide safety and health administration including developing specific on-site safety programs, performing safety audits, leading accident investigations, administering first aid when necessary, training personnel, and keeping project safety records.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Administers Vaughn’s and Owner’s safety program requirements.
• Helps to develop specific on-site programs, as required.
• Performs site audits for unsafe practices and conditions, makes recommendations and/or knows specific regulation on proper corrections.
• Trains personnel on proper safety procedures.
• Reports worker's compensation claims and performs onsite worker's compensation claims administration for Vaughn employees’ and trade contractor employees’ injuries.
• Performs record keeping/document control for HAZCOM, training etc., including various reports to Owner.
• Assists in developing and maintain hazard analysis documentation.
• Administers first aid, CPR, AED when necessary.
• Stays current on safety regulations.
• Performs other duties and services to ensure project is delivered successfully and client is satisfied.
• Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality.

Education and Training

• Minimum of six years of experience in construction safety, with a minimum of five years in building construction safety.
• Current OSHA 510 training within four years.
• Current emergency first aid, CPR, AED training within two years.
• Working knowledge, experience, and documented continuing education in fall protection, scaffolds, excavation, confined space, crane/equipment operations, electrical, and incident investigation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deal with a variety of people from craft workers to project Owners.
• Ability to maintain credibility with appropriate audiences each day.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be bi-lingual or have means to translate between English and Spanish.
• Good organizational and planning skills.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at
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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.