Traveling Safety Specialist (Mission Critical)

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSA/HSA

STD/LTD/Life/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Shimmick is seeking a Traveling Safety Specialist to lead safety efforts on a large-scale mission-critical project in Point Pleasant, WV. You will collaborate with field and project teams to promote proactive SH&E culture and ensure safe, efficient work on Project Monarch.

The role covers development and monitoring of safety programs, hazard surveillance, and incident investigations, with travel and site-based responsibilities across infrastructure construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Must be able to maintain 3 points of contact when climbing a ladder.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Preferred: BSc in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in heavy civil, industrial, or large infrastructure construction.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs technical work in environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with SH&E standards and state/federal requirements.
• Advises on SH&E topics using degree and/or prior experience.
• Assists in development, implementation and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures.
• Monitors for hazards present in the work area.
• Investigates accidents, injuries and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace.
• Participates in recommending improvements to processes, design, procedures and equipment to minimize hazards.
• Participates in employee training, emergency preparedness and quality assurance of programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Training coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Engineering

OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training

First Aid/CPR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety management software

Job description

Overview

Join Shimmick as a Traveling Safety Specialist and help lead safety efforts on a large-scale mission-critical project in Point Pleasant, WV. You'll work closely with field and project teams to promote a proactive safety culture, support operational excellence, and ensure work is performed safely and efficiently. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project in one of the construction industry's fastest-growing sectors.

Project Monarch is a mission-critical data center campus development in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Shimmick's scope includes construction of critical electrical infrastructure supporting the project, including underground electrical duct banks, grounding and bonding systems, medium-voltage infrastructure, power cabling, electrical equipment installation, testing, and commissioning. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a large-scale data center project supporting complex electrical and power distribution systems.

Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we’re well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our project management approach is essential to our success.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Under general supervision, performs technical work in a wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with SH&E standards along with state and federal retulatory requirements.
• Leverages degree and/or prior experience to advise on a variety of SH&E topics.
• Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures.
• Assists in monitoring for hazards that could be present in the work area.
• Works with others to investigate accidents, injuries and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace.
• Participates in recommending improvement in processes, design, procedures and equipment to minimize hazards.
• Participates in employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Must be able to maintain 3 points of contact when climbing a ladder.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Health Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Engineering
• 3+ years of relevant experience in heavy civil, industrial, or large infrastructure construction.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with employees.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with safety management software.

Additional Information

• This is a traveling position initially based in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for a United States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $92,000.00 to $129,000.00 per year depending on experience and/or education, which includes a 22% per year uplift in base salary during the initial travel assignment in West Virginia. Additional incentives include a $3,300 per month living allowance, if eligible, and a 10% project completion bonus.

• Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA.
• The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.
• These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week.
• Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.