Safety Specialist

ValSource Inc; Elkton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off / Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

ValSource 401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Maternity / Paternity

Tuition Reimbursement / Continuing Ed.

Annual Performance Bonus

Job summary

ValSource is actively seeking a dedicated Field Safety Representative to join our Safety Division across multiple client sites, supporting safety leadership in pharmaceutical and biotech projects.

The role involves leading field safety programs, reviewing risk assessments, administering permits, and partnering with contractors to maintain best-in-class safety culture. Weekend work and site travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent required.
• Third party safety certifications preferred (CHST, COSS, CSP).
• OSHA 510, Construction Safety Standards required.
• 30-Hour Construction Safety Outreach Training required.

Responsibilities

• Review, tracking, approval and administration of job Safety Analysis and other pre-task safety plans.
• Administration of client specific hazardous work permit processes and logs.
• Administration of Contractor Safety orientation process.
• Review and approval of Daily Safe Plans of Action (SPA).
• Collection and maintenance of contractor safety training documentation.
• Completion of construction site safety and health audits.
• Research and interpretation of applicable safety related standards, guidelines and client procedures.
• Work with contractors and project teams to maintain high safety performance.
• Collect, manage and report safety metrics.
• Maintain project safety look-ahead logs and attend weekly meetings.
• Provide recommendations to improve safety programs where needed.

Skills

Field safety

Hazard recognition

Effective communication

Multi-project coordination

Verbal and written communication

Construction means and methods

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety

CHST/COSS/CSP certification

OSHA 510

30-Hour Construction Safety Outreach Training

Job description

Description

Summary

ValSource is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Field Safety Representative's to join our team on a full-time basis at three locations for our Safety Division. This roles offer an exciting opportunity to support a long-term Safety Leadership Program initiative within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The ideal candidate will play a key role in fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring the well-being of all personnel, and supporting various projects with a focus on safety excellence.

The Construction Field Safety resources will provide owner safety oversight during the construction, system turnover, and startup activities. The representative will support high-risk work planning, contractor safety performance, assist with incident investigations, and the safe transition of systems from construction through and into operations. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong field hazard recognition, practical knowledge of construction safety, and the ability to identify risks introduced by energization, testing, temporary configurations, equipment startup, and simultaneous construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Review, tracking, approval and administration of job Safety Analysis and other pre-task safety plans.
• Administration of client specific hazardous work permit processes and logs.
• Administration of Contractor Safety orientation process.
• Review and approval of Daily Safe Plans of Action (SPA).
• Collection and maintenance of contractor safety training documentation.
• Completion of construction site safety and health audits.
• Research and interpretation of applicable safety related standards, guidelines and client procedures.
• Working with contractors and project teams to maintain a best-in-class level of site safety performance.
• Collection, management and reporting of leading and lagging safety metrics.
• Maintenance of project specific starting in November and safety look-ahead logs.
• Attending weekly project review and coordination meetings.
• Review safety programs developed by the Contractor and, if necessary, provide recommendations for improvement.
• Availability to work weekends.
• Physical capacity to stand/ walk most of the day, climb ladders and scaffolds, enter/ exit site work and excavation areas, carry up to 35LBS.

Skills

• Self-motivated with ability to research and communicate applicable construction safety strategies to business partners and project teams.
• Ability to communicate with, and present to, all levels of organization/ project.
• Ability to actively coach tradespeople and ‘sell’ the construction safety and health effort.
• Ability to multi-task and be comfortable with involvement in multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to deliver clear, concise verbal or written communications to a varied audience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of construction means and methods; knowledge of pharmaceutical processes and systems is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent field preferred; relevant field experience and training in lieu of degree will also be considered.
• Third party safety certification (CHST, COSS, CSP) preferred.
• OSHA 510, Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry.
• 30-Hour Construction Safety Outreach Training.

Experience and Understanding

• 6-8 years of professional construction safety experience.
• Thorough knowledge of construction means/ methods.

Required Skills and Capacities

• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI and NFPA requirements and documentation.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to stand and walk at least 6 hours/ day, climb ladders, climb scaffolds, lift 35LBS.

Requirements

Locations

1. Conshohocken, PA - Two fulltime resources starting late October to provide field safety support on ongoing construction at a client site.
2. Elkton, VA - Fulltime role starting in November for an open-ended safety support role at a client site.
3. Rahway, NJ - Fulltime role starting in November for an open-ended safety support role at a client site

Onsite Requirements

This is a full-time position with ValSource. As such, we are not considering applications from employment agencies, independent contractors, or third-party vendors. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification forms upon hire.

Local resources only, their are no per-diem or expenses for the jobs posted above.

These jobs are onsite roles.

Benefits

• Benefits of full-time employment with ValSource will include:
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance - premiums 100% paid by ValSource for Employee to Family level coverage
• Basic Life / Short- and Long-Term Disability / Voluntary Life / AD&D Insurance coverages
• ValSource 401(k) Plan
• ValSource Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Maternity / Paternity
• Medical Leave Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement / Continuing Education
• Annual Performance Bonus Compensation

About ValSource

ValSource is one of the largest independent Validation Services Company in North America with over 350 Engineering, Commissioning, Qualification Validation, Safety, QRM, MSAT and Microbiology employees. ValSource returns validation to a scientific event which helps companies design, perform and better control manufacturing processes throughout all stages of the operations life cycle. Full-time employees are offered a competitive compensation package that also includes full benefits (medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability), 401k, paid time off (holidays and vacation), continuous training and development, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, discretionary bonus, etc.

Employment Opportunity

ValSource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military, and veteran status.