Site Safety Engineer

Gray; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray is looking for a Site Safety Engineer to join their Field Operations Team. This position emphasizes safety enforcement on site, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, and conducting training sessions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, OSHA 30-hour training, and a background in industrial construction.

Travel throughout the U.S. is essential, and candidates can be based anywhere. Gray values a collaborative culture and seeks passionate individuals dedicated to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Energetic, self-motivated individual with a passion for collaboration.
• Experience in industrial construction environments is highly preferred.
• Travel required throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety equipment usage as per OSHA and company regulations.
• Maintain safety records and work areas in an orderly fashion.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and site-specific training.

Skills

Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of safety/environmental principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years of related experience

OSHA 30 Hour card

Job description

Gray Construction is looking to add a Site Safety Engineer to their Field Operations Team. This is a field/project based position.

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated design-builder delivering end‑to‑the‑art solutions across construction, professional services, specialty equipment, and real estate. Since 1960, Gray has grown from a regional contractor to a nationally ranked industry leader, serving top domestic and international companies in the following markets: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Data Centers, Advanced Technology, and Distribution. Our integrated approach allows us to deliver value at every phase of a project—from designing and building state‑of‑the‑art facilities to fabricating custom process equipment and implementing advanced automation.

But what truly defines Gray is our people. Our success is driven by passionate, collaborative team members who take pride in their work, value strong relationships, and are committed to doing the right thing for our customers and one another. At Gray, you’ll find a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

“Personal growth precedes Gray’s growth.” – Stephen Gray, President & CEO, Gray, Inc.

What We Expect

• Enforce the use of safety equipment/clothing as required by OSHA and company safety regulations.
• Reinforce that team members on the project site are in compliance with the safety requirements of the company.
• Ensure that appropriate safety records are maintained.
• Ensure that work areas are maintained in a neat, safe and orderly fashion.
• Investigate cause of an incident and complete reports as required.
• Assist Site Manager in administrative counseling to team members and subcontractors who are in non‑compliance with safety requirements.
• Hold safety meetings/jobsite review as part of coordination meetings.
• Responsible for conducting daily safety meetings.
• Responsible for conducting orientation and jobsite specific training.
• Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Who We Want

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR 5+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• OSHA 30 Hour card.
• Experience in an industrial construction environment is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Should be an energetic, self‑motivated individual who has a passion for collaboration and professional development.
• Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Travel

This position requires travel as our projects are scattered throughout the United States and, in some cases outside of the U.S. The selected candidate can live anywhere in the USA, but would be required to travel to the project site per Gray’s travel policy.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The team member is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. The noise level is generally moderate to loud. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Indirectly manages subcontractor safety personnel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated based on disability.