Safety Engineer (Mission Critical)

Aldridge Group•El Paso, TX

3d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking a Safety Engineer to join its team in El Paso, Texas. The Safety Professional serves in a consultative role, providing expert support, guidance, and motivation to operations management and employees at all levels, while also partnering hands-on with management to deliver safety initiatives and programs. The position champions the Incident and Injury Free culture and supports the goal that nobody gets hurt while performing work for Aldridge. The role leads and coordinates safety initiatives and related programs for a geographic region. It drives communication, planning, implementation, supervision, and measurement in accordance with corporate safety standards and procedures, OSHA requirements, and other federal and state regulations. The position may also perform occasional related assignments, including temporary and training assignments.

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 the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to recognize discrepancies.
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

Preferred 1–3 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, strengthen defenses against exposure, and integrate human performance principles.
Administer the safety management system and provide recommendations to Divisional and Regional Operations to support adherence to rules and policies.
Conduct 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 introducing new processes or equipment or when recognizing hazards.
Assist managers, supervisors, and foremen with project safety preplans and hazard analyses for new jobs.
Verify timely completion of corrective actions for identified hazards.
Assist with investigations of injuries and illnesses 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 adequate First Aid supplies and fire extinguishers in company vehicles and local offices.
Serve as a liaison between the company and general contractors and subcontractors.
Lead initiatives to improve safety culture, reduce injury rates, and enhance morale.
Manage PPE order forms and stock levels.