Safety Professional 1

M.C. Dean; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Safety Professional 1 to oversee construction project safety, health, and risk management. This role involves coordinating with contractors, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience related to safety management and a willingness to pursue professional safety certifications. Strong communication and Microsoft Office skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 6+ years with a High School Diploma, 4+ years with an Associate’s Degree, 0+ years with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• OSHA 500/502 Certified Trainer designation or equivalent safety degree is preferred.
• Willingness to pursue safety certifications (ASP, CSP, CHST).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with General Contractor to establish site conditions and address Non-Compliance Notices.
• Develop and implement safety training programs and project-specific mitigation plans.
• Lead the ORM team to develop a project safety plan.

Skills

Safety and Health Standards

Training Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Safety Professional is responsible for oversight of Construction Project Safety, Health (S&H), and Risk Management, effectively managing multiple safety programs, developing and implementing M.C. Dean site-specific project safety plans, and collaborating with Project Management in the implementation and leadership of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) process. The role requires providing solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with imaginative, thorough and practical approaches.

Position Title

Safety Professional 1

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with General Contractor (GC) and/or owner to establish site conditions and address Non-Compliance Notices (NCN).
• Participate in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/sub-contractors to advise of project-specific mitigation plans, S&H training programs, and technical reports.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Site Specific Accident Prevention Programs (APP) and training plans to meet project safety plan specifications and requirements.
• Assist with site safety budgets, necessary safe work permits, and assure compliance with project contract, plans, and specifications.
• Lead the Operational Risk Management (ORM) team in reviewing, interpreting, and developing a project safety plan based on client/owner, Program Manager, and GC specifications, design drawings, regulations, and existing safety system.
• Conduct or assist with incident/investigation reporting.
• Apply knowledge of safety and health standards, rules, regulations, safe work practices, accident investigation techniques, OSHA, DOT compliance, insurance audits, workers’ compensation, health surveys, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), site emergency evacuation and first aid plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including SharePoint.

Qualifications

• Prerequisite qualifications: 6+ years with a High School Diploma; 4+ years with an Associate’s Degree; 0+ years with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience conducting S&H training and regulatory compliance expertise (OSHA 1910, 1926, EM-385; Safety Management Systems knowledge; ANSI‑Z10, OHSAS 18001, ISO 3100).
• Understanding of culture building skills.
• OSHA 500/502 Certified Trainer designation or equivalent occupational safety degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Willingness to pursue Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
• Previous electrical/ construction/ industrial/federal and commercial S&H experience.

Abilities

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Prolonged sitting.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity to manipulate objects, e.g., using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand spoken information.
• Communicate information verbally so others understand.
• Read and understand written information.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
• Identify and understand another person’s speech.