Field Safety Professional

Hoffman Construction Company•Claude, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Safety Professional works in the Safety department, reports to the project Safety Manager, and collaborates with the safety team, project teams, and field personnel. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory and owner requirements and company policies and procedures at the project site, while helping create and cultivate an injury- and accident-free work environment. The position is fully onsite at a project near Amarillo, Texas. The stated annual salary range is $100,000–$135,000, depending on experience. The role dedicates at least 80% of its time to observing and correcting field safety conditions, conducting safety audits, and coaching craft personnel in safe practices. It also includes training, inspections, hazard correction, personal protective equipment compliance, incident response and investigation support, and industrial hygiene monitoring and recordkeeping as necessary.

Requirements

At least five years of construction safety-related experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Technical knowledge of construction safety.
Ability to conduct field observations, interactions, and interventions.
Interpersonal communication skills and ability to review and suggest improvements to field task planning.
Experience in safety training and ability to provide new contractor orientation training.
Knowledge of hazard communication programs and global harmonization systems.
Expertise in construction hazard recognition.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills; interpersonal and organizational skills; and ability to communicate articulately.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate with diverse groups.
Ability to work effectively indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams), and computer networks.
Ability to meet the stated physical and mental requirements, including climbing stairs for 50% of the day and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds minimally.
Ability to work independently, make decisions, follow through on assignments, and use independent judgment, creativity, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to plan and organize work, use computers competently, and read, write, and speak English at a high level to interpret construction documentation and communicate with coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in safety or a related field.
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
OSHA 500 for construction.

Responsibilities

Dedicate a minimum of 80% of working time to observing and correcting field safety conditions, conducting safety audits, and coaching craft personnel in best safety practices.
Interact professionally with employees to promote safe acts and workplace conditions.
Help create and cultivate an injury- and accident-free work environment.
Anticipate, identify, evaluate, and correct hazardous conditions and practices.
Train craft personnel in new employee orientation and other construction safety programs, and document formal training on appropriate forms.
Conduct and document safety inspections.
Bring observed safety violations and hazardous conditions to the attention of the supervisor responsible for immediate correction.
Ensure subcontractor employees wear appropriate clothing, safety equipment, and other personal protective equipment.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, owner requirements, and company policies and procedures.
Immediately visit the site of injuries, incidents, or near misses involving employees or equipment; identify and protect evidence, note conditions, conduct interviews, take follow-up actions, and assist with analysis.
Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and maintain records as necessary.