Employment Type: Hourly | Project Assignment - Springhouse, PA
Position: Lead Field Safety Representative
Location: Springhouse, PA
Work Focus: Overseeing day to day safety for Construction Projects within Pharmaceutical plant. Past Pharma, Construction experienced preferred. Cyma/ CDA experience is a benefit. Largely field focused but familiarity with JSAs, Daily SPAs, PTWs, etc. is also a benefit. Overseeing 2-4 other safety professionals.
Site: Pharmaceutical manufacturing plant
Duration: November 16th, 2026 - March 2028
JobSchedule: Initially 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts, OT as project progresses
- Strongconstructionsafetymanagementbackground,pharmaceuticalconstructionbackgroundpreferred.
- 5-7year'sexperienceinfieldsafetymanagement
- Preferred certifications - OSHA 30, OSHA 500, OSHA 510, CHST
Position Summary
The Project Health & Safety Field Position provides on-site health and safety support for construction and industrial projects. This is a field role, responsible for assisting in the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of project-specific health and safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and client requirements. Works closely with project management, operating units, and client to promote a strong safety culture and prevent incidents.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Program Support & Administration
- Provide clerical and administrative support to project safety operations, including documentation control, recordkeeping, and reporting.
- Assist in planning, implementing, and maintaining project health and safety programs, procedures, and protocols.
- Prepare, compile, and present safety-related reports, metrics, and documentation to project leadership and management.
Regulatory Compliance & Inspections
- Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and client health and safety regulations.
- Conduct routine inspections of work areas, job sites, equipment, and common areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Regularly assess tools, equipment, and machinery to verify they are in safe operating condition.
Field Safety Oversight
- Perform job site safety observations of field and craft personnel, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
- Support the management and oversight of Safe Work Permit Programs, including but not limited to:
- Hot Work
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Confined Space Entry
- Other permit-required activities
- Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify potential safety issues and recommend controls.
- Participate in and support incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes.
- Collaborate with operating units and adjacent contractors to implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Track and trend incident data to identify recurring risks and improvement opportunities.
Training & Communication
- Conduct and facilitate safety training sessions, orientations, and toolbox talks (e.g., TBSM, site safety orientations).
- Educate supervisors, managers, and project leaders on health and safety requirements and best practices.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through effective communication and engagement at all levels of the workforce.
- Analyze health and safety data, trends, and observations to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Review existing work practices and recommend improvements to reduce risk and enhance safety performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company and client safety objectives.
Qualifications & Requirements
Certifications
- Required - OSHA 30
- Preferred - BCSP credentials such as CSP, CHST, or OHST, OSHA 500, 511, 510
Education
- Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of construction safety field experience.
- Demonstrated experience supporting active construction or industrial projects.
- Previous Pharmaceutical construction safety experience preferred
Skills & Attributes
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong ability to collaborate effectively as part of a project team.
- Excellent problem evaluation and problem-solving skills.
- Professional and effective interaction with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, and clients.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role:
- Frequent walking on active construction sites, including uneven surfaces.
- Occasional climbing of stairs and ladders.
- Ability to work in varying environmental conditions typical of construction and industrial job sites.
Compensation & Travel
- Hourly Rate:$55.00 – $60.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Local candidates preferred
- Per diem negotiable for non local candidates