Senior Safety Leader, Industrial Construction

Lee Contracting, Inc.; Holly (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship & Training Programs

Paid Holidays

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

HSA with Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Safety Bonus Program

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Work Travel Incentive

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting seeks a Safety professional to lead on-site safety programs, inspections, and training across industrial projects in Michigan. You will advance hazard analysis, risk mitigation, and pre-task planning while supporting project teams and customers.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction safety, OSHA/MIOSHA knowledge, and strong communication skills. Travel to active sites is expected, with a focus on a culture of safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of three (3-5) years of construction or industrial safety experience.
• Experience supporting rigging, machinery moving, equipment installation, or similar heavy industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and MIOSHA regulations.
• Experience working with both union and non-union workforces.
• Knowledge of incident investigation, root cause analysis, pre-task planning, hazard assessments, and risk mitigation.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training programs and presentations.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine job site inspections and audits to verify compliance with company, customer, OSHA, and MIOSHA safety requirements.
• Identify workplace hazards, recommend corrective actions, and verify timely implementation of hazard controls.
• Lead and participate in pre-task planning, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments.
• Provide safety leadership and guidance to project managers, supervisors, foremen, and field employees.
• Deliver safety orientation, toolbox talks, regulatory training, and other safety-related presentations.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and property damage events to determine root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist project teams in developing site-specific safety plans and ensuring compliance with customer safety requirements.
• Support field crews in hazard identification, hazard mitigation, and implementation of safe work practices.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and customer-specific safety programs.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection reports, training records, and incident reports.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, project teams, and regulatory agencies.
• Work collaboratively with management and cross-functional departments to support operational and safety objectives.
• Independently manage safety activities on assigned customer job sites with minimal supervision.
• Assist with regulatory inspections, customer audits, and internal safety audits.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

OSHA/MIOSHA familiarity

Ability to obtain CSP (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lee Industrial Contracting seeks a Safety professional to lead on-site safety programs, inspections, and training across industrial projects in Michigan. You will advance hazard analysis, risk mitigation, and pre-task planning while supporting project teams and customers.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction safety, OSHA/MIOSHA knowledge, and strong communication skills. Travel to active sites is expected, with a focus on a culture of safety and compliance.