Site Safety Specialist

JR Merit, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Discretionary merit bonus

Paid holidays

PTO program

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

JR Merit, Inc. is seeking a Site Safety Specialist to support Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across Western US construction sites. You will partner with field teams to identify hazards, promote safe work practices, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

This role requires field presence, travel up to 50%, and flexibility for extended schedules. JR Merit offers competitive benefits including medical, 401(k) matching, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in construction health and safety or equivalent field exposure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related science.
• OSHA CFR 1926 knowledge.
• First Aid/CPR and OSHA 30 certifications.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Responsibilities

• Conduct field safety observations, inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
• Develop and deliver orientations, toolbox talks, and safety training
• Support Site-Specific Safety Plans and JSAs
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions
• Maintain safety documentation and reporting
• Collaborate with project teams and subcontractors to improve safety
• Assist workers' compensation and return-to-work coordination

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA compliance

Safety training delivery

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Founded in 1997, JR Merit was built on the belief that merit - the quality of being good and worthy - is worth working for.

Today, we’re a leading industrial and mechanical contractor delivering high-value solutions across complex infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, specialty projects, and power generation. As a union contractor with a collaborative, growth-oriented culture, we invest in people who want to build meaningful, long-term careers.

We're growing and looking for an experienced Site Safety Specialist to join our team! This is a great opportunity to support work across multiple JR Merit divisions, giving you exposure to some of the region's most challenging and rewarding industrial construction projects.

If you’re an experienced construction safety professional who enjoys being active in the field, partnering with project teams, and helping complex industrial projects run safely and successfully, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Gain

• Support projects across the Western US and across JR Merit's Power Generation, Industrial, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Specialty divisions
• Collaborate with experienced operations and safety leaders on technically challenging projects
• Build relationships with diverse project teams while influencing safety culture across the organization
• Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and travel incentives for qualifying assignments

What You’ll Do

As a Site Safety Specialist, you’ll support the implementation and continuous improvement of JR Merit’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and partner with field and project teams to identify hazards, promote safe work practices, and ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct field safety observations, inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
• Develop and deliver orientations, toolbox talks, and safety training
• Support Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and regulatory compliance
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions
• Maintain required safety documentation and reporting
• Partner with project teams, subcontractors, and leadership to continuously improve safety performance
• Support workers' compensation, return-to-work coordination, and other safety administration as needed

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in construction health and safety OR equivalent hands-on experience working in a union, craft, or field construction role with significant exposure to jobsite safety programs, OSHA requirements, and safe work practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related science or equivalent years of experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA CFR 1926 standards and state construction safety regulations.
• First Aid/CPR & OSHA 30 certifications.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to provide onsite safety support, including conducting jobsite inspections, delivering training, and other related activities.
• Ability to support Project schedules based on client and operational needs and may include extended workweeks, nights, weekends, or rotational schedules.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years inin construction health and safety OR equivalent hands-on experience working in a union, craft, or field construction role with significant exposure to jobsite safety programs, OSHA requirements, and safe work practices
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and Access).
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification and/or HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) certification
• Experience in heavy industrial construction, hydropower, manufacturing, and/or pulp and paper.
• Commitment to high safety and environmental standards.
• Strong organizational, analytical, conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.

This position is primarily on-site supporting work across JR Merit's Power Generation, Industrial, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Specialty divisions throughout Oregon and Washington as well as the Western United States.

• Travel assignments may include company-provided travel incentives and per diem benefits in accordance with JR Merit policy.
• Project schedules vary based on client and operational needs and may include extended workweeks, nights, weekends, or rotational schedules.
• As a salaried-exempt employee, compensation may be adjusted to reflect project assignments and schedules. Certain project assignments offer the opportunity to earn approximately 25% to 50% above base salary through schedule-based compensation programs in accordance with JR Merit's Per Diem Policy.
• Work is performed on active industrial and construction sites and requires the ability to wear PPE and safely navigate uneven terrain, stairs, and ladders.
• Some projects require additional customer-specific training or security clearances.

JR Merit offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families:

In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for travel-related incentives, per diem benefits for qualifying assignments, and enhanced earnings opportunities tied to project schedules. Depending on project assignment and work schedule, the Site Safety Specialist may have the opportunity to earn approximately 25% to 50% above their annual base salary.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage paid 100% by JR Merit for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) with company match
• Discretionary merit bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays, including a floating holiday
• PTO program
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity / Aff…

JR Merit, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. We are a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

JR Merit, Inc provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request [e-mail]

Work Authorization:

JR Merit, Inc. is a federal contractor which participates in E-Verify. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Notice to Staffing Agencies and Recruiters:

JR Merit does not accept unsolicited resumes, profiles, or applications. Agencies and third-party recruiters are asked not to contact JR Merit employees to present candidates unless a prior signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes submitted will be considered property of JR Merit.

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