Project Safety Assistant

Safety Worxs, LLC; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $150

Job summary

Safety Worxs, LLC is seeking an experienced Project Safety Assistant to support a large-scale building construction project. You will lead all on-site safety efforts, drive proactive risk management, and ensure OSHA construction standards compliance.

Must have 5 years of building construction safety experience and OSHA 510 certification. Responsibilities include field inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, safety training, and enforcing safety requirements in collaboration

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years in building construction safety.
• 4-year degree in construction safety with at least 1 year field experience if applicable.
• OSHA 510/500/502 certification required and current within 5 years.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certifications current.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site safety program implementation and enforcement.
• Conduct daily field inspections, hazard assessments and safety audits.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Support safety orientations, toolbox talks and weekly meetings.
• Review JHAs, permits and subcontractor safety docs.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as excavation, crane operations and fall protection.
• Maintain safety records and reporting; coordinate with leadership and subs.

Education

BS in construction safety

OSHA 510/500/502 certification

Tools

CSP/CHST certifications

Job description

Safety Worxs is seeking an experienced Project Safety Assistant (PSA) to support a large-scale building construction project. This role is responsible for leading all on-site safety efforts, driving proactive risk management, and ensuring full compliance with OSHA construction standards and project-specific safety protocols. Must have 5 yrs exp. in building construction and an OSHA 510 to be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Support implementation and enforcement of the Project Safety Management Plan (PSMP)
• Conduct daily field inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Support project safety orientations, toolbox talks, and weekly safety meetings
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and subcontractor safety documentation
• Monitor high-risk activities including excavation, confined space entry, crane operations, electrical work, and fall protection
• Maintain project safety documentation, records, and reporting requirementsWork closely with project leadership, subcontractors, and owner representatives to reinforce site safety expectations
• Assist with enforcement of project safety requirements and corrective actions in the field
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 consecutive years dedicated solely to building construction safety experience required
• Candidates with a 4-year degree in a construction safety discipline must possess at least 1 year of actual field experience in building construction safety
• CSP, CHST, or other nationally recognized safety certifications may be considered toward experience requirements
• OSHA 510, OSHA 500, or OSHA 502 certification required and must be current within 5 years
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications required

Candidates must demonstrate practical knowledge, field experience, and documented continuing education in:

• Fall protection
• Scaffolds (supported and suspended)
• Excavation and trenching
• Confined space (permit and non-permit)
• Crane operations and basic rigging
• Electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Fire protection and prevention
• Respiratory protection
• Full-time
• Healthcare benefits paid
• Dental and vision insurance
• $150/day Per Diem Available for qualified candidates