Vertical Construction Site Safety & Health Officer

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety consultancy is seeking a Site Safety & Health Officer in Houston, Texas. The role involves implementing safety management programs, guiding project teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, knowledge of OSHA regulations, and minimum 5 years of experience in construction safety. This position requires 100% field-based travel and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must have OSHA 30 training certificate.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction safety.

Responsibilities

• Implement the project site safety and health requirements.
• Guide Project Management Team on safety initiatives.
• Participate in daily safety inspections and meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Research and interpretation of safety regulations

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or related field

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Vertical Construction Site Safety & Health Officer

Job Category: Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

Location: Houston, Texas

Description: New Tech Global is seeking a Site Safety & Health Officer for a client. This is a direct hire role that requires 100% travel. Candidate can be located anywhere in the US. The Site Safety & Health Office will guide and support the Project Management Team in all aspects the company’s Incident & Injury Free Safety initiative.

• Implement the project site safety, health and health requirements put forth in the Company’s Safety Management Program.
• Guide and support the Project Management Team in all aspects the company’s Incident & Injury Free Safety initiative.
• Be 100% familiar with the requirements of the contract specifications and ensure compliance with all safety, health and environmental issues.
• Make daily inspection rounds to observe and guide personnel in safe work practices and methods.
• Participate in project progress meetings and stay abreast of task scheduling to ensure that potential workplace hazards are discussed, and safe work practices planned.
• Assist and guide Site Supervisors in preparation and execution of Weekly Toolbox Safety Meetings.
• Prepare a weekly safety report summarizing your daily activities, training and near miss and incident summary.
• Assist Site Management in conducting new hire safety orientations, familiarization walk-a-rounds and implementation of the -Green Hat- training program.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings and guide the crews in preparation of Job Safety Analyses.
• Liaise with the appropriate Division Safety, Health & Environmental Manager, as necessary, to address project safety, health and environmental compliance issues.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering and or Construction.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations for construction (veteran or civilian).
• Able to research and interpret federal, state and local rules, regulations and law pertaining to safety and environmental.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety (veteran or civilian).
• Must have OSHA 30 training certificate.
• Knowledge of EM3851-1/US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficient.
• Valid driver’s license required (MVR will be ran at time of onboarding).
• Ability to obtain TWIC.
• Extensive field based travel (100%) is required (domestic for now; possible international in future); MUST be able to work a rotation schedule of 17 days on and 11 days off.