Safety Engineer - Lead Construction Safety & Compliance

John Burns

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company contribution

Profit sharing

Long-term disability

Team outings

Job summary

John Burns Construction is seeking a Safety Engineer to advance our safety program across projects in the Chicago area. You will support and enforce safety policies, conduct site inspections, and lead toolbox talks. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in construction safety, solid OSHA knowledge, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Electrical safety experience is a plus. We offer competitive benefits including health, 401K with company contribution, profit sharing, and opportunities

Qualifications

3–5 years in construction safety
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
Experience with safety inspections and audits
Experience leading trainings and toolbox talks
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Collaborative with project teams to promote safety culture

Responsibilities

Support and enforce project-specific safety programs and policies
Conduct jobsite safety inspections and audits
Lead safety training and toolbox talks
Assist with incident investigations and corrective action plans
Ensure compliance with OSHA and client safety requirements
Partner with field operations to identify and mitigate hazards before incidents occur

Skills

OSHA rules

Electrical safety

Inspections

Incident investigations

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

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Job description

Electrical safety experience is a plus. We offer competitive benefits including health, 401K with company contribution, profit sharing, and opportunities

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