Safety Professional

Sheakley; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a Safety Professional to provide field safety oversight on a hospital expansion project in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on rigging, steel setting, welding, and general structural steel safety on a 1099 contractor basis.

You will maintain a strong field presence, monitor safety performance, and collaborate with the structural steel crew to ensure safe project execution on a 50-60 hour weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• OSHA 510 Certification is required.
• Minimum 2 years of safety or EHS experience.
• Knowledge of construction safety principles and practices.
• Experience with structural steel activities including rigging, setting, and welding.

Responsibilities

• Provide field safety oversight for structural steel activities.
• Maintain a visible safety presence in active work areas.
• Support safety oversight involving rigging, steel setting, and welding.
• Conduct routine safety observations and identify hazards.
• Reinforce safe work practices with field personnel.
• Support compliance with construction safety requirements.
• Communicate safety concerns with field personnel and leadership.
• Collaborate with the structural steel crew to promote safe execution.

Skills

OSHA 510

Safety Experience

Construction Safety

Structural Steel Experience

Job description

Safety Professional

Location: Columbus, OH
Duration: 1-2 Months (Start: ASAP)
Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $55/hr
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Saturdays as Needed | 10-Hour Days
Weekly Project Hours: 50-60 Hours Per Week

Why This Opportunity?

Join a large contractor supporting the construction of a hospital expansion in Columbus, OH. This opportunity provides hands‑on field safety experience while working alongside experienced safety and construction professionals on a major construction project.

The Safety Professional will serve as a field safety representative supporting a structural steel crew, with particular emphasis on safety related to rigging, steel setting, and welding activities.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated safety professional looking to continue building construction safety experience while supporting an active structural steel scope.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 510 Certification
• Minimum 2 Years of Safety or EHS Experience
• Basic Construction Safety Knowledge
• Structural Steel Experience, including Rigging, Setting, and Welding
• Strong Communication and Relationship-Building Skills
• Positive Attitude and Team-Oriented Approach

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide field safety oversight for structural steel activities
• Maintain a visible safety presence throughout active work areas
• Support safety oversight involving rigging, steel setting, and welding activities
• Conduct routine safety observations and identify potential hazards
• Reinforce safe work practices with field personnel
• Support compliance with applicable construction safety requirements
• Communicate safety concerns with field personnel and project leadership
• Work closely with the structural steel crew to promote safe project execution

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• Construction Safety
• Structural Steel Safety
• Rigging Operations
• Steel Setting
• Welding Safety
• Fall Protection & Elevated Work
• Material Handling
• Field Hazard Recognition

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a field-focused safety professional with at least 2 years of safety or EHS experience and documented experience supporting structural steel activities involving rigging, setting, and welding.

Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, recognizing hazards, communicating effectively with construction personnel, and supporting the safe execution of structural steel work throughout the hospital expansion project.