Safety Engineer

Total Talent Advisors, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life and Accident Insurance

Discretionary Bonus

Company Automobile

Mobile Devices

Job summary

Total Talent Advisors, LLC is seeking a Safety Engineer to lead the company-wide safety program across all construction operations in the United States. You will ensure OSHA and related regulatory compliance, promote a proactive safety culture, and work with field leadership to minimize risk on safe job sites.

You will develop project-specific safety plans, conduct inspections, train staff, lead incident investigations, and oversee JHAs and PPE management while tracking safety metrics and

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish to support field communication.
• CHST or CSP certification or similar safety credentials.
• Formal education in Safety, Risk Management, or related field.
• 2+ years of construction safety experience.
• Experience supporting safety programs in construction.
• OSHA 30 certification and strong OSHA knowledge.
• Understanding of construction methods and hazards.
• Ability to train and enforce safe work practices across all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company-wide safety program and safety committee.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state and local regulations.
• Develop project-specific safety plans for residential and commercial work.
• Conduct regular job site and facility inspections and enforce corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training and orientation for new hires.
• Lead safety meetings and toolbox talks on a regular cadence.
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee JHAs and pre-task planning for high-risk activities.
• Manage PPE, signage, SDS documentation, and safety equipment.
• Coordinate safety communications and tracking of workers’ compensation.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

OSHA 30 certification

Construction safety experience

Training and coaching

Incident investigation

JHAs / pre-task planning

Strong communication

Independent field work

Education

CHST / CSP Certification

Safety/Risk Management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Safety Engineer is responsible for leading and managing the company’s safety program across all construction operations. This role ensures compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations, promotes a proactive safety culture, and works closely with field leadership to minimize risk and maintain safe job sites.

About the Role:

• Leading and managing the company-wide safety program, including updates to the Employee Safety Manual the oversight of a company safety committee.
• Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations (OSHA and others).
• Developing and implementing project-specific safety plans for residential and commercial operations.
• Conducting regular job site and facility inspections; documenting findings and enforcing corrective actions.
• Partnering with leadership and field supervisors to deliver new hire orientation and ongoing safety training.
• Facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Supporting supervisors with training on safety procedures, equipment use, and incident investigations.
• Leading incident, injury, and property damage investigations; implementing corrective and preventive measures.
• Overseeing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre-task planning for high-risk activities.
• Ensuring proper use, availability, and maintenance of PPE, safety equipment, signage, and SDS documentation.
• Managing safety communications (e.g., newsletters, alerts) to reinforce accountability and awareness.
• Tracking and managing workers’ compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and OSHA recordkeeping/logs.
• Coordinate and lead safety committee meetings.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Staying current on OSHA standards and industry best practices; implement updates as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability to support field communication
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), CSP, or similar certification
• Formal education or certification in Safety, Risk Management, or related field
• 2+ years of directly applicable construction safety experience
• Experience supporting or managing safety programs in the construction industry
• OSHA 30 certification and strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Understanding of construction methods, equipment, and job site hazards
• Ability to train, influence, and enforce safe work practices across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and in the field

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• May be expected to travel out of town to work on project sites or meet with customers.
• May usually work irregular hours and often work early mornings and during weekends and may also do shift work and be on call. Generally, work longer hours in summer.
• Work in an office and field environment whereas the weather conditions may be noisy, wet, cold, dirty and dusty.
• While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly be required to reach with hands and arms and frequently be required to stand; talk or hear; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• You will occasionally be required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• You will be required to have specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• You may at times lift and/or move up to 50 to 100 pounds.

Pay range and compensation package:

• Full-time Work
• Mobile Devices as Needed
• Company Automobile
• Discretionary Bonus
• Health Insurance, Life and Accident Insurance plus Voluntary Benefit Options