Safety Specialist 1

JE Dunn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Safety Specialist 1 to coordinate the field safety program for routine construction projects in Houston, TX. You will conduct inspections, document abatement actions, and generate reports to support the company’s safety strategy and values.

The role requires 0–2 years of construction safety experience, strong communication, and the ability to enforce federal, state, and local safety regulations. Collaboration with field teams and committees is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety/health-related field preferred.
• 0–2 years construction or related experience required.
• Experience with safety inspections and incident reporting beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects.
• Conducts walk-through inspections to ensure laws and policy compliance.
• Conducts safety audits and documents corrective actions and abatement.
• Oversees new hire safety orientation and drug/alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors prime contractor and subcontractor safety programs.
• Attends project meetings to discuss safety matters.
• Leads safety committee activities and ensures program adherence.
• Assists in investigating accidents and identifying root causes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Safety regulations knowledge

Hazard recognition

Team collaboration

Construction technology

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/health-related field

Equivalent relevant experience considered

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Role Summary

The Safety Specialist 1 will coordinate and implement the field safety program for routine construction projects. This position will be responsible for conducting safety inspections, identifying and documenting abatement of hazardous conditions and writing reports. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

SAFETY SPECIALIST FAMILY - CORE

• Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects.
• Conducts regular walk-through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and Company policies.
• Conducts safety audits on assigned projects by identifying, documenting and recommending abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions to internal and external clients.Utilizes internal safety management systems to document findings and to track abatement techniques and closure.
• Conducts project-specific new hire orientation and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors the implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractors' safety programs.
• Attends project pre-planning, progress and other relevant project-related meetings to discuss safety-related matters.
• Supports field leadership in the implementation of the safety program specifics, such as meetings, committees and related activities well as chairing the project safety committee.
• Assists in the investigation of project-related accidents. Confers with supervisor to determine root cause and discuss recommendations for changes in the work processes to eliminate recurrence.
• Coordinates with injured employees and clinics to ensure that the worker attends treatment and is returned to work at some capacity in a timely manner. Compiles progress summary reports of injuries for supervisor.
• Monitors site safety incentive program.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communications skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a safety and health-related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 0-2 years construction or related experience (Required).

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to

***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***

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About JE Dunn

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