Field Safety Representative

WSP•Meridian, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Field Safety Representative/Inspector for its Power Constructors, Inc. (PCI) sector at a project site in Louisiana. The role provides safety inspection support, technical guidance, and oversight to verify construction compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and applicable requirements. It includes performing and overseeing field safety inspections on multi-site or multi-phase construction projects of moderate to larger scale and preparing documentation about equipment, construction, materials, integration, and operations. The Field Safety Representative creates, implements, and enforces day-to-day safety policies on WSP projects, leads and coordinates safety efforts, and manages occupational safety for WSP field activities. The position reports to the Division Field Safety Manager, has project safety oversight responsibility, and may be field-based 100% of the time. The successful candidate works with the Division Field Safety Manager, Corporate Safety Team, and Field Services leadership to implement and maintain safety programs aligned with corporate and client requirements. The role requires current knowledge of safety methods and standards, sound judgment, collaborative communication, ethical conduct, and the ability to maintain up-to-date inspection and construction knowledge.

Requirements

High school diploma, equivalent diploma, or demonstrated proven equivalent experience.
At least 9 years of relevant post-education experience in the discipline, including prior construction inspection experience.
Essential professional licensure or certification(s).
Valid state driver’s license.
Well-defined knowledge of construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
Well-defined knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Analytical mindset and sound judgment when evaluating situations and making decisions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with technical and non-technical audiences.
Self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge, interpret inspection and testing results, collate data, perform load calculations and statistical analysis, and identify effective solutions.
Ability to direct subcontractors and junior-level staff in the field to complete work safely, efficiently, accurately, and according to specifications.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

Communicate known job-site hazards to WSP employees, contractors, and site clients, owners, or operators.
Report safety discrepancies and deficiencies through observations, safety evaluations, inspections, and audits of field staff and activities.
Generate and review Job Hazard Analyses and Tailboard Reports.
Review safety and health contract requirements with construction contractors and subcontractor representatives, including rules, procedures, PPE, allowable working hours, permits, and specialized work procedures.
Inform subcontractor representatives of job-site emergency response plan requirements.
Maintain records demonstrating safety program compliance.
Verify that new WSP employees and others receive a site orientation before beginning work.
Provide technical input into accident, injury, and property damage or loss investigations, and provide details to the client and WSP management.
Approve, order, review, maintain, and distribute PPE as needed.
Assist with client safety questionnaires, audits, and surveys.
Receive and carry out safety directives from corporate safety management and attend regular meetings with corporate and division safety leadership.
Lead and coordinate accident and incident investigations with corporate safety management.
Maintain safety certifications and respond to field safety questions, concerns, and directives.
Submit periodic safety audits, reports, metrics, evaluations, and inspections for corporate safety review.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.