Safety Engineer (Mission Critical)

Aldridge Group•Montgomery, AL

5d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking a Safety Engineer to join its team in Montgomery, Alabama. This role serves as both a safety consultant and a hands-on partner to operations management and employees, providing expert support, guidance, and motivation while helping deliver safety initiatives and programs. The Safety Engineer champions the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture and coordinates regional safety programs in compliance with company standards, OSHA requirements, and other federal and state regulations. The position works with operations teams, crews, managers, supervisors, foremen, general contractors, and subcontractors to identify and control hazards, strengthen safety practices, and promote a culture focused on preventing injuries. The role may include occasional assignments, including temporary and training assignments, and requires travel to job sites. The annual base pay range is $70,000 to $90,000, with actual pay dependent on factors such as location, experience, education, training, skills, business needs, and market conditions. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline, such as OS&H Management, Human Factors, or Construction.
Knowledge of construction safety practices and current federal and OSHA regulations.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills, with a record of consistently meeting deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all organizational levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to recognize discrepancies.
A strong sense of responsibility and accountability for assigned tasks and projects.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
Willingness and ability to travel to job sites.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines; relevant internship experience or education may also be considered.
On-the-job experience, professional certifications, and a degree in Safety and Health may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Champion the organization’s Incident and Injury Free culture and strengthen defenses to control exposure while integrating human performance principles.
Administer the safety management system and recommend improvements to Divisional and Regional Operations, ensuring adherence to rules and policies.
Conduct regular safety training sessions and toolbox talks with crews at job sites.
Facilitate safety orientations for new employees across organizational disciplines.
Inspect and observe job sites to identify unsafe conditions and practices, document findings in the LMS, and report them to management.
Coordinate supplemental inspections when new processes or equipment are introduced or hazards are recognized.
Help develop project safety preplans and hazard analyses with managers, supervisors, and foremen for new jobs.
Verify timely completion of corrective actions for identified hazards.
Assist with injury and illness investigations to determine root causes and recommend preventive measures.
Ensure compliance with the Hazard Communication Program, Emergency Action Plan, Fire Prevention Plan, Confined Space Entry Program, and other OSHA-required programs.
Maintain sufficient first aid supplies and fire extinguishers in company vehicles and local offices.
Serve as a liaison between the company and general and subcontractors.
Lead initiatives to improve safety culture, reduce injury rates, and enhance morale.
Manage PPE order forms and stock levels.