Safety Associate - Metalworks

U.S.-Engineering-; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Engineering Metalworks is seeking a Safety Associate to help implement and continuously improve safety, health, and environmental programs across offices and shop floors.

You will partner with leadership to embed safety into daily operations and support training and communications. The role requires 2–5 years in construction safety, OSHA knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to identify hazards and drive corrective actions on site and in the office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of related experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and safety best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with safety or service management systems preferred.
• Understanding of construction industry practices and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Metalworks leadership to embed safety and health programs into daily operations.
• Lead proactive safety inspections on shop floor.
• Assist with incident investigations, reporting, and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Support the rollout of safety communication.
• Reinforce safety mentorship culture by encouraging peer-to-peer leadership and recognition of positive safety behavior.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Hazard identification

Training delivery

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Time management

Problem solving

Construction safety knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You'll fit right in at U.S. Engineering. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients' goals.

Safety Associate - Metalworks

The Metalworks Safety Associate ensures the implementation and continuous improvement of U.S. Engineering Metalworks safety, health, and environmental programs across offices and shop floor, supporting our core

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• Partner with Metalworks leadership to embed safety and health programs into daily operations.
• Lead proactive safety inspections on shop floor.
• Assist with incident investigations, reporting, and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Support the rollout of safety communication
• Reinforce safety mentorship culture by encouraging peer-to-peer leadership and recognition of positive safety behavior.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• 2-5 years of related experience in the construction industry is preferred.
• Safety Background or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local OSHA requirements and safety best practices.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement corrective measures.
• Collaborative approach to developing and delivering training.
• Excellent team collaboration and communication skills.
• Excellent ability to establish and foster effective professional relationships with others, including team members at all levels of the company, vendors, contractors, etc.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with safety or service management systems preferred.
• Understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and standards and associated safety best practices.

Physical and/or travel demands:

• Job is performed in a combination of settings, including the production floor, as well as in the office.
• Physical demands include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, lifting, etc.

Benefits and Compensation:

• The hourly range for this position has been established at $31.28 per hour and is US Engineering Metalworks's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, specialty and training.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status. U.S. Engineering Metalworks is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. U.S.Engineering Metalworks is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering Metalworks reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.