Safety Specialist [JK-15210]

Shirley Parsons; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 157,597,000 - 166,194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking a Project Safety Specialist for a permanent, on-site role in Reno, NV. The position oversees safety on a marquee construction project, with an hourly wage and overtime eligibility. Expect 50–60 hours per week, with relocation assistance for non-local candidates or a sign-on bonus for locals.

Strong safety background on major projects is required, with CHST strongly desired. Responsibilities include inspections, investigations, trend reporting to leadership, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years proven experience managing safety on major construction projects.
• Mechanical experience desired.
• CHST certification is strongly desired but not required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Undertake job site inspections, accident investigations and audits; implement corrective actions to improve safety program and culture.
• Highlight safety metrics/trends to senior leadership in partnership with Safety Director.
• Conduct new hire orientation and implement OSHA-compliant training programs.
• Engage with operations leadership, job-site teams, GC and client on safety matters as technical expert.

Skills

Safety management

Strong communicator

Construction safety

Education

CHST certification (strongly desired)

Job description

This is a permanent (NOT A CONTRACT), non-exempt position paid on an hourly rate and eligible for overtime pay.

• $55 - $58 per hour + OT + benefits.
• 50 - 60 hours per week expected.
• $10k will be provided as relocation assistance for non-local candidates OR as a sign-on bonus for local candidates.

An industry leading MEP contractor is looking to appoint a Project Safety Specialist in Reno, NV. You will be responsible for overseeing safety performance on a marquee project in the Reno area. This represents a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leader, where you will be given the platform to succeed in the role.

The Role:

• Undertake job site inspections, accident investigations and audits as deemed necessary - putting forward corrective actions to continually develop the safety program and culture
• Work in partnership with the Safety Director in highlighting key safety metrics/trends on the jobsite, which will be reported back to senior leadership
• Conduct new hire-orientation and implement training programs in compliance with all OSHA requirements
• Engage with all operational leadership, job-site teams, GC and the client in regards to safety related matters - acting as the technical expert for any issues that may arise

The Candidate:

• A minimum of 3 years proven experience managing safety on major construction projects. Mechanical experience desired
• CHST certification (strongly desired) - Candidates will be expected to achieve CHST if hired for the position
• A strong communicator who can engage with both key internal and external stakeholders
• Based near Reno, and happy to travel to the project daily (Relo Assistance will be provided)