Safety & Health SpecialistLocation: Monroe, MI Pay Rate: $34.08 - $47.20 per hour
This is a long-term contract with a possible extension or direct hire.
Benefits avaialble.
About the Opportunity
Our Client is seeking motivated and safety-focused Safety & Health Specialists to support construction and project management operations across multiple worksites. This position plays a critical role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping maintain a safe and healthy work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct workplace inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-miss events and assist with root cause analysis.
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable safety standards.
- Coordinate and deliver safety training programs.
- Perform Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments.
- Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare reports for leadership.
- Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, and response efforts.
- Partner with project teams and supervisors to strengthen safety awareness and accountability.
- Maintain accurate records related to inspections, training, incidents, and compliance activities.
- Facilitate safety meetings and employee engagement initiatives.
- Support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives as needed.
- Assist in overseeing safety activities at various construction project locations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in workplace safety, EHS, manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), OSHA 30-Hour Certification, or similar credentials.
- Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Familiarity with safety management systems and compliance reporting.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk construction sites, industrial facilities, and production environments for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to travel occasional between project sites as needed.
Key CompetenciesSafety LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentIncident InvestigationTraining and DevelopmentEffective CommunicationAttention to DetailProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationContinuous Improvement
Why Join Our Client?
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile construction and infrastructure projects while helping create and maintain a world-class safety culture. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee well-being, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.