Safety Professional

Loxo; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Epcon is seeking an experienced Safety Professional to serve as the on-site safety lead for a large-scale construction project. You will ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with client, federal, state, and local requirements.

The role requires strong field leadership and the ability to build a proactive safety culture on site. The position involves enforcing safety programs, conducting inspections, leading safety briefings, and coordinating incident investigations and corrective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an EHS or related field is required.
• Certifications such as CSP/ASP/CHST/OHST or IOSH are preferred.
• Experience enforcing safety programs on large construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety programs and applicable regulations on site.
• Conduct daily field inspections, identify hazards, track corrective actions.
• Lead or support safety orientations, toolbox talks, and meetings.
• Investigate incidents and near misses; perform root cause analysis.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and coach crews.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Tools

Incident management software

Job description

Welcome to Epcon's job portal and thank you for visiting!

Epcon is looking for an experienced Safety Professional to support a large-scale construction project. You'll be the on-site safety lead for your assigned scope, making sure work is performed safely and in line with client, federal, state, and local requirements. This role suits someone who knows construction safety well, can hold contractors accountable, and can build a strong safety culture in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce the client's site safety program and all applicable OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations
• Conduct daily field inspections and audits, identify hazards, and ensure corrective actions are completed
• Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits to work, and pre-task plans
• Lead or support safety orientations, toolbox talks, and site safety meetings
• Investigate incidents and near misses, conduct root cause analysis, and track corrective actions to close-out
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and coach crews on safe work practices
• Oversee high-risk activities such as excavation, lifting and rigging, working at heights, confined space, hot work, and energy isolation (LOTO)
• Maintain safety documentation, training records, and inspection logs
• Prepare and submit safety metrics and reports to project leadership and the client
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning

Minimum Qualifications

Certification (at least one required):

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
• Graduate or Chartered Member of IOSH
• Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction (STS-C)
• Or a Bachelor's degree or higher in an EHS or EHS-related field

Training (at least one, completed within the last 3 years):

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training
• NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma

Experience:

• At least 5 years of safety experience on construction projects of similar size and type (pharma, data center, refinery)

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a competency assessment prior to assignment
• Must meet all qualification, education, and certification requirements under local laws and regulations where the project is located

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on large commercial, industrial, or infrastructure builds
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence field crews and contractor leadership
• Proficiency with safety reporting and incident management software