Senior EHS Specialist – Construction Safety & Compliance

Kurita Group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, seeks a Senior EHS Specialist in West Lafayette, IN, to lead site safety across construction activities. You will plan, coordinate, and enforce safety programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements while liaising with clients and stakeholders.

You will train workers, perform risk assessments, conduct JHAs, and document safety records. Strong OSHA knowledge and English/Korean bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety or related field or equivalent certifications.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• OSHA 510 Certification for Construction.
• Experience in production or construction safety roles.
• Fluent English; Korean language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate site facilities, safety equipment, and temporary installations following regulations and client/site rules.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and JHAs at construction sites to ensure safety.
• Provide safety training and maintain training records for workers and contractors.
• Monitor compliance with safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Investigate safety incidents and near-misses, recommend corrective actions.
• Lead daily safety talks and pre-job safety briefings; participate in management meetings.
• Review site conditions against schedule and coordinate with contractors on safety matters.
• Support collection of construction safety records from contractors.
• On-site work location at project office, five days per week.
• Report safety and health concerns to management; ensure investigations comply with policy.
• Perform additional EHS duties as assigned by the Director, EHS & Quality.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Microsoft Office

Safety leadership

Bilingual English/Korean

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Job description

Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, seeks a Senior EHS Specialist in West Lafayette, IN, to lead site safety across construction activities. You will plan, coordinate, and enforce safety programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements while liaising with clients and stakeholders.

You will train workers, perform risk assessments, conduct JHAs, and document safety records. Strong OSHA knowledge and English/Korean bilingual skills are preferred.