Health & Safety Officer – Central/Southern NJ

HazTek • Cherry Hill, NJ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

HazTek Safety Management is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer (HSO) to support a long-term construction program throughout Central and Southern New Jersey. This position will be based primarily at a Somerset/Millstone area project site and will provide safety oversight for a major ground-up construction project while supporting additional active projects throughout the region, including the Jersey Shore and Southern New Jersey. Projects involve multiple subcontractors and a variety of construction activities including excavation, trenching, crane operations, concrete placement, mechanical installation, and electrical work. HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment, stability, competitive benefits, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 275 full-time HazTek safety professionals. At HazTek, We Stand Together for Safety. We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of the organization; an environment in which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience
• Experience supporting multi-employer construction projects
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards
• Experience with excavation, cranes, concrete, mechanical, and electrical work
• Excellent communication and reporting skills

Nice To Haves

• CHST preferred
• Additional construction safety certifications strongly desired

Responsibilities

• Provide daily construction safety oversight and support
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and safety assessments
• Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA and site-specific requirements
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and orientations as needed
• Track corrective actions and follow up on safety observations
• Review high-risk activities and work plans
• Prepare reports and communicate findings to project leadership
• Promote a strong safety culture among project teams and subcontractors

Benefits

• full-time employment
• stability
• competitive benefits
• professional development
• travel
• diverse safety experiences
• management support
• working with a network of over 275 full-time HazTek safety professionals
• Company-paid mileage and applicable toll reimbursement
• Potential overtime opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed