Site Safety & Environmental Specialist

FourGen Holdings•Joliet, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Safety & Environmental Specialist implements, monitors, and continuously improves health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs across active construction project sites. As a primary on-site HSE representative, this position works closely with project teams, field supervision, subcontractors, and the HSE team to promote safe work practices, identify and mitigate hazards, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company standards. The role supports safe, compliant, and efficient construction operations, helps prevent workplace incidents, promotes environmental stewardship, and reinforces a proactive safety culture. This is a field-based position supporting construction project sites throughout Illinois and requires approximately 25–40% in-state travel. The specialist provides site safety oversight, conducts safety and environmental inspections, supports training and workforce engagement, investigates incidents, and maintains HSE documentation and reporting.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in construction safety, site safety, or environmental compliance.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain it.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction standards and applicable environmental regulations.
Understanding of NEC, NFPA, and other applicable construction and electrical safety standards.
Experience supporting safety programs in active construction environments.
Ability to identify workplace hazards, assess risks, and recommend practical corrective actions.
Working knowledge of incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage, coach, and collaborate with field personnel and subcontractors.
Strong organizational, time-management, and documentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital inspection and reporting tools.
Knowledge of emergency response planning and industrial safety practices.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with project teams and HSE leadership.
Ability to travel approximately 25–40% within Illinois and maintain a regular presence at active construction project sites.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, navigate uneven terrain, work at heights, and enter confined spaces as required.
Ability to occasionally lift 25–40 pounds, use required personal protective equipment (PPE), and work in environments with exposure to weather, noise, dust, and construction-related hazards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) certification or equivalent.
Environmental compliance or stormwater certification.
Electrical construction experience.
Familiarity with HSE management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine site safety inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments to identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and potential hazards.
Monitor compliance with OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926), company safety policies, and site-specific safety plans.
Work with field supervisors and crews to implement hazard controls for fall protection, electrical safety, equipment operation, excavation and trenching, confined spaces, and hot work.
Participate in daily safety huddles, toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and project kickoff meetings; provide hands-on safety guidance to field personnel and subcontractors.
Support compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and site-specific environmental management plans.
Monitor requirements related to stormwater pollution prevention (SWPPP), spill prevention, waste management, air emissions, and material handling.
Conduct environmental inspections and audits, document findings, and track corrective actions through completion.
Assist with spill response, reporting, and follow-up in coordination with the HSE team; promote responsible material storage, handling, and disposal.
Conduct site safety orientations and environmental awareness training for employees, temporary workers, and subcontractors.
Support employee onboarding, competency verification, and training documentation; promote safety through field engagement, coaching, observations, and communication.
Assist in developing and distributing safety alerts, lessons learned, and HSE communications; collaborate with project leadership to reinforce safety expectations and employee participation.
Lead or support investigations involving workplace incidents, electrical exposures, first aid cases, and near misses; identify root causes and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
Participate in emergency response planning, safety drills, and immediate hazard mitigation; communicate incident findings and lessons learned to project teams and HSE leadership.
Maintain accurate HSE records, inspection reports, permits, incident documentation, and training records.
Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and compliance reviews; provide timely reports on site conditions, incidents, and corrective actions.
Monitor corrective action progress and ensure identified safety and environmental concerns are addressed.