Safety Professional

gpac; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Bridge Safety Leader to oversee on-site safety for heavy civil construction projects, including bridges, railways, and marine work. The role requires planning, directing, and implementing safety programs across multiple projects.

You will ensure OSHA compliance, train crews, perform audits, and report findings. A Bachelor's in Occupational Safety Health and Fire Science and at least 5 years' bridge construction experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree focused on Occupational Safety Health and Fire Science.
• At least 5 years of bridge construction experience.
• Experience with OSHA rules and regulations.
• Environmental compliance experience.
• Experience with concrete/steel bridge structures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with executing safety strategy and zero-accident culture.
• Ensure job site safety including training, documentation, audits, and reporting.
• Monitor daily construction activities for OSHA compliance.
• Develop and implement safety programs for projects in the territory.
• Lead safety training for crews.
• Conduct regular site visits to all projects in the territory.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Safety leadership

Site safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety Health and Fire Science

Job description

Bridge Safety Leader

We are seeking an experienced Safety Professional to travel on heavy, complex civil construction projects such as bridges, railway, and/or marine work. The safety position will manage the "on-site" safety requirements including, planning, setting objectives, organizing, directing, and controlling the program. Implement all safety regulations, maintain a safe worksite for all crafts.

Bridge Safety Leader Responsibilities

• Assist with executing our safety strategy and zero-accident culture for the assigned business unit.
• Ensure job site safety including training, documentation, audits, and reporting.
• Monitor daily construction activities for compliance with OSHA and company policies/procedures.
• Assist in safety efforts by researching, planning, developing, and implementing programs and procedures necessary to meet compliance and safety needs.
• Implement an effective safety program for each project within the territory assigned.
• Lead safety training for individuals and crews as needed.
• Maintain a regular site visit to all projects within the territory assigned.

Bridge Safety Leader Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree focused on Occupational Safety Health and Fire Science
• At least 5 years of experience in bridge construction utilizing concrete or steel, preferred.
• Environmental compliance experience
• Previous experience with OSHA rules and regulations
• Experience with bridge structures composed of a plate girder, concrete girder, and/or steel truss; founded on driven piling, drilled shafts, or spread footings is preferred.

Travel Schedule: 14 days on, 7 days off - or - 7 days on, 3 days off

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.