Onsite Safety Technician / Safety Specialist

Durr Heavy Construction LLC•Harahan, LA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Durr Heavy Construction, LLC is a family-owned construction company established in 1955 and based in Louisiana, with offices in Harahan, New Orleans, and Loranger. Specializing in demolition, site preparation, underground utilities, and paving, Durr Heavy Construction is recognized as one of the leading general contracting firms in Southeast Louisiana. Our company prides itself on strong values, professional reliability, and high standards of excellence, supported by advanced technology and a multimillion-dollar equipment fleet. With decades of industry experience and a multigenerational legacy, Durr ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while staying true to our mission: "Building strong foundations to build upon." The Onsite Safety Technician / Safety Specialist supports Durr Heavy Construction’s industrial and utility construction projects and is predominantly site-based at client substation facilities in Lockport, Louisiana. This role is responsible for monitoring, enforcing, and continuously improving jobsite safety performance by conducting audits, attending site meetings, collaborating with jobsite leadership, and ensuring compliance with contractors, client, and regulatory safety requirements. The primary responsibility of this position is to actively mitigate operational, safety, and environmental risks while promoting a proactive, positive safety culture aligned with Durr’s core values. Durr TAKES CHARGE in constructing strong foundations to build upon. Our focus is to do it SAFE and to do it RIGHT the first time. Our vision is to make an IMPACT and to KICK ASS, INNOVATE, MAKE MONEY, HAVE FUN, and REPEAT every day/all day. We hold every employee to this standard of “Taking Charge,” and we expect this behavior to drive everything we do.

Requirements

Prior experience in a role where safety was a primary responsibility is strongly preferred.
Strong organizational skills, time management, professionalism, and ability to work collaboratively.
High emotional intelligence with a selfless, team-first mindset.
High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
4 years of experience in landfill construction, waste disposal, or solid waste management.
2 years of supervisory or management experience required.
3–5 years of experience in construction safety or occupational safety & health preferred.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction