Safety Specialist | Elizabeth, NJ

HazTek Inc.; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HazTek Safety Management seeks an experienced Construction Safety Professional to provide full-time safety oversight for a large-scale project in Elizabeth, New Jersey, covering earthwork, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other major construction activities.

Responsibilities include monitoring OSHA regulations, leading safety meetings, reviewing hazard analyses and safety plans, and maintaining a strong field presence across multiple active operations to promote a robust safety culture.

Qualifications

• Five years minimum experience as a safety professional.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• 24-Hour HAZWOPER training completed.
• CHST certification currently held.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety oversight throughout all phases of construction.
• Monitor work activities for OSHA compliance and project safety requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and identify unsafe conditions or practices.
• Review job hazard analyses, safety plans, and high‑risk activities.
• Lead safety meetings and communicate expectations to contractors and project personnel.
• Document safety observations, corrective actions, incidents, and daily activities.
• Collaborate with project leadership and subcontractors to promote safety culture.
• Support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Communication

Documentation

Safety oversight

Safety coordination

Job description

Responsibilities

HazTek is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Professional to provide full-time safety oversight for a large-scale construction project in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The project includes earthwork, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and other major construction activities.

• Provide safety oversight throughout all phases of construction


• Monitor work activities for compliance with OSHA regulations and project safety requirements


• Conduct site inspections and identify unsafe conditions or work practices


• Review job hazard analyses, safety plans, and high-risk work activities


• Lead safety meetings and communicate expectations to contractors and project personnel


• Document safety observations, corrective actions, incidents, and daily activities


• Collaborate with project leadership and subcontractors to promote a strong safety culture


• Support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed


• Maintain a consistent field presence across multiple active construction operations

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience working as a safety professional


• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification


• Completion of 24-Hour HAZWOPER training


• Current Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification


• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards


• Experience supporting large, multi-trade construction projects


• Strong communication, documentation, and hazard-recognition skills


• Ability to work approximately 40-48 hours per week on the day shift

Overview

HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment, stability, competitive benefits, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 375 full-time HazTek safety professionals.

At HazTek, We Stand Together for Safety

We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of theorganization; an environmentin which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Pay Range

$110,000-125,000

Travel | Relocation

Local Only - No travel, per diem or relocation is offered for this opportunity