Sr. Safety Representative

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

Grand Blanc
10230 N Holly Rd
Holly, MI 48442, USA

Grand Blanc
10230 N Holly Rd
Holly, MI 48442, USA

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

We are proud to offer our employees:

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• Company provided tools
• And so much more!

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.

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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and extended hours as required by project demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• OSHA 500 (Construction) or OSHA 501 (General Industry) certification.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS).
• OSHA Outreach Trainer (Construction or General Industry).
• Experience supporting OEM manufacturing or industrial construction projects.
• Experience conducting customer safety orientations and managing customer-specific safety requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility & Navigation: The ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, and bend while traversing active construction sites.
• Lifting & Carrying: Frequent ability to lift and move up to 10–25 pounds (like laptops, blueprints, or small tools), with occasional demands to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sensory Demands: Excellent visual acuity (including depth perception and color vision) to inspect blueprints and site quality, as well as the ability to focus on specific sounds and speech in loud environments.
• Environmental Exposure: Resilience to withstand varying outdoor weather, loud noise, vibrations, and potential exposure to airborne particles or dust.
• PPE Capability: Physical ability to safely wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hats, heavy boots, safety vests, and hearing or eye protection.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and nothing herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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