Safety Advisor

Velocity Safety Advisors; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Safety Advisors seeks a Safety Advisor to lead field safety on an active project in Franklin Furnace, Ohio. This hands-on role partners with project management to ensure OSHA compliance and a strong safety culture.

You will conduct daily field safety audits, perform risk assessments, and deliver site-specific safety plans and trainings to keep workers safe and compliant on site.

Qualifications

• CHST certification or safety-related degree.
• OSHA 510 or equivalent certification.
• 3–5 years of field-based safety management experience.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to coach and influence field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the project’s Environmental, Health & Safety program.
• Partner with Project Management and field leadership to plan and implement safety requirements.
• Conduct daily field safety audits and inspections using electronic safety software.
• Perform risk assessments, JHAs/JSAs, and assist with site safety plans.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions for unsafe conditions.
• Investigate injuries, incidents, near misses, and liability events.
• Monitor OSHA compliance and assist with OSHA-related issues and documentation.
• Provide and oversee project safety orientations.
• Deliver weekly safety talks, toolbox talks, stand downs, and pre-shift communications.
• Train employees on Fall Protection, Ladder Safety, Scaffolding, Trenching & Excavation, PPE.
• Identify safety trends and implement injury-prevention strategies.
• Coach and mentor field personnel and reinforce a positive safety culture.
• Attend pre-construction and safety planning meetings; communicate regulatory changes.

Skills

CHST certification

Field-based safety management

OSHA 510

First Aid/CPR/AED

MS Office

Strong communication

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Degree in safety-related field

Job description

Hiring NOW: Safety Advisor | Field-Based | Full-Time | Franklin Furnace, Ohio

Safety isn't done from a desk, and neither is this job!

Are you an experienced safety professional who thrives in the field, knows how to build relationships with craft and project teams, and has the leadership skills to turn safety expectations into safe behaviors?

We are seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to provide hands-on safety leadership and oversight for an active project. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who wants to be visible, engaged, and influential in the field while partnering directly with Project Management and field leadership.

What You'll Do…..

As the EHS Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the project safety program and ensuring compliance with applicable OSHA, federal, and state requirements. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and oversee the project’s Environmental, Health & Safety program
• Partner with Project Management and field leadership to plan and implement project safety requirements
• Conduct daily field safety audits and inspections using electronic safety software
• Perform risk assessments, JHAs/JSAs, and assist with site-specific safety plans
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions for unsafe conditions and behaviors
• Investigate injuries, incidents, near misses, and general liability events
• Monitor OSHA compliance and assist with OSHA-related issues, citations, and documentation
• Provide and oversee project safety orientations
• Develop and deliver weekly safety talks, toolbox talks, Safety Stand Downs, and pre-shift safety communications
• Deliver employee training on topics such as Fall Protection, Ladder Safety, Scaffolding, Trenching & Excavation, PPE, and other applicable safety requirements
• Identify safety trends and implement proactive injury-prevention strategies
• Coach and mentor field personnel while reinforcing a positive safety culture
• Attend pre-construction, project safety, planning, and other project-related meetings
• Monitor changes to applicable federal and state regulations and communicate requirements to project personnel

Required:

• CHST certification AND/OR a degree in a safety-related field
• OSHA 510 or equivalent
• 3–5 years of field-based safety management experience
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and applicable occupational safety regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to positively interact with and influence field personnel
• Ability to coach, mentor, and build trust with employees and project leadership
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts based on project requirements

Preferred:

• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills
• Construction, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or other high-hazard safety experience
• Experience with electronic safety management and inspection platforms
• Experience developing site-specific safety plans and JHAs/JSAs
• Additional OSHA or safety certifications
• Experience conducting incident/root-cause investigations

You’re the one if…

You’d rather coach than cite, recognize good work as fast as you correct bad work, and measure success by one thing: everyone goes home safe.

Background check, drug screen, and certification verification required.

If you are a safety professional who believes that effective safety leadership is about more than compliance—it's about people, communication, accountability, and creating a culture where everyone goes home safely—we want to hear from you.