Health & Safety Officer – Central/Southern NJ

HazTek Inc. • Cherry Hill Township, NJ

3d • $90,000 - $110,000 • 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.

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

What This Job Offers

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