Project Safety Lead — Industrial Construction

Barnhart Energy Company; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnhart seeks a Project Site Safety Coordinator to lead safety for assigned projects, ensuring OSHA compliance during logistics, rigging, crane operations, and equipment installation. This temporary, project-based role requires proactive leadership to uphold safety standards and implement safety programs.

The role includes conducting pre-task safety meetings, monitoring crews, enforcing stop-work actions when necessary, and maintaining safety logs and reports for leadership and clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety management experience in industrial construction, heavy rigging, or millwright/ironworker environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, crane safety, and rigging operations.
• Current OSHA 30-hour certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement site-specific safety plans and job hazard analyses for assigned project(s).
• Ensure compliance with Barnhart safety procedures, customer requirements, and OSHA regulations throughout project execution.
• Conduct daily pre-task safety meetings and toolbox talks, ensuring full participation and accountability.
• Monitor millwright, ironworker, and crane crews for adherence to approved lift plans and safe work practices.
• Exercise stop-work authority within project scope when unsafe conditions or violations occur; lead corrective actions and elevate as needed.
• Perform routine inspections of PPE, rigging gear, fall protection, and heavy equipment safety protocols.
• Conduct safety orientations for all site personnel and subcontractors, emphasizing project-specific hazards and zero-tolerance for non-compliance.
• Investigate safety violations, near-misses, and incidents; develop and implement preventive measures for the project.
• Maintain accurate safety logs, inspection checklists, and compliance reports for leadership and client review.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact for emergency response coordination for assigned project(s).
• Provide daily compliance and safety updates to Barnhart project management and customer representatives.
• Participate in planning and coordination meetings, ensuring safety requirements are integrated into all work sequences.
• Coach and mentor field supervisors and craft labor on project-specific safety best practices.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA regulations

Leadership

Emergency response

Education

OSHA 30-hour

First Aid/CPR

CSP/CHST (preferred)

Job description

Barnhart seeks a Project Site Safety Coordinator to lead safety for assigned projects, ensuring OSHA compliance during logistics, rigging, crane operations, and equipment installation. This temporary, project-based role requires proactive leadership to uphold safety standards and implement safety programs.

The role includes conducting pre-task safety meetings, monitoring crews, enforcing stop-work actions when necessary, and maintaining safety logs and reports for leadership and clients.