Site Safety Lead: OSHA-Trained, Onsite Trainer

Baker Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Group is seeking a Safety Specialist to promote and sustain a safe, healthy, incident-free work environment across job sites. You will lead safety programs, enforce OSHA compliance, and coordinate training, incident investigation, and workers' comp processes.

The role requires 3+ years in construction safety, an associate or bachelor’s degree in safety, and ability to manage safety records and procedures with strong communication skills. OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR are pluses.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• Three (3) years’ experience in construction safety and/or OSHA training.
• GSP, CSP, CHST, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new hire employment and safety orientations.
• Provide oversight and enforce safety compliance among subcontractors.
• Audit jobsites to identify potential health and safety risks; implement corrective and preventative measures.
• Deliver onsite safety training sessions.
• Operate safety equipment and maintain required safety gear.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OSHA regulations and project requirements.
• Input and manage training records in the Training Vault system.
• Develop and maintain standard safety policies and procedures.
• Manage Workers' Compensation claims: accompany injured employees to medical facilities; document cases; conduct root cause analyses.
• Investigate workplace incidents; perform root cause analysis; submit incident reports.
• Communicate safety hazards and updates to onsite personnel.
• Lead Toolbox Talks and Safety Stand-Downs at jobsites.
• Inspect, document, and manage safety equipment inventories.
• Assist in pre-planning high-risk operations, including crane pick plans.
• Administer onsite drug and alcohol tests as needed.

Skills

Safety leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

OSHA knowledge

Training delivery

Emergency response

Root cause analysis

Team coordination

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Training Vault system

Job description

Baker Group is seeking a Safety Specialist to promote and sustain a safe, healthy, incident-free work environment across job sites. You will lead safety programs, enforce OSHA compliance, and coordinate training, incident investigation, and workers' comp processes.

The role requires 3+ years in construction safety, an associate or bachelor’s degree in safety, and ability to manage safety records and procedures with strong communication skills. OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR are pluses.