Project Safety Assistant, TX

Safety Worxs; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety Worxs seeks an experienced Project Safety Assistant (PSA) to support a large-scale building construction project. This role leads all on-site safety efforts, drives proactive risk management, and ensures full compliance with OSHA construction standards and project-specific safety protocols.

You will conduct daily field inspections, hazard assessments, safety audits, support incident investigations, and coordinate orientations and toolbox talks with subcontractors and owner

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 consecutive years dedicated solely to building construction safety experience.
• 4-year degree in construction safety requires at least 1 year of 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.

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 requirements.
• Work 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.

Skills

Field safety leadership

Hazard assessment

Incident investigations

OSHA standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Safety

Tools

PSMP knowledge

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.

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 requirements
• Work 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 + OT
• Healthcare benefits paid
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401k at 4% match
• approx. 2 year project