SITE SAFETY SPECIALIST (BORDER WALL PROJECT)

Fisher Industries•Tempe, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Safety Specialist supports Fisher Industries’ heavy civil construction, aggregate, mining, asphalt, concrete, crushing, and related field operations. The role helps ensure compliance with company safety expectations, client requirements, site-specific plans, and applicable OSHA, MSHA, EM 385-1-1, DOT, and other regulatory standards. It provides daily on-site safety support at an assigned job site through inspections, training, hazard identification and control, incident response, and corrective actions, working directly with project leadership, foremen, crews, subcontractors, and management. The position is assigned primarily to the Border Wall project and requires a consistent on-site presence during active work. Limited travel may be required for training, project support, regional meetings, or temporary coverage; regular or extensive travel is not expected. Occasional schedule flexibility may be needed, including early mornings, nights, weekends, or extended shifts, depending on project needs. The specialist maintains a visible field presence, identifies hazards, supports Fisher’s Stop Work Obligation, and communicates safety concerns professionally. The role also supports environmental and emergency response requirements, safe equipment and vehicle practices, occupational health programs, and a strong safety culture. Fisher Industries is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace with pre-employment and random drug testing.

Requirements

At least 2 years of safety experience in heavy civil construction, aggregate, mining, general industry, or related field operations.
Working knowledge of OSHA 1926, OSHA 1910, MSHA Part 46 or Part 48, and applicable site-specific safety requirements is preferred.
OSHA 30-hour Construction, First Aid, and CPR certifications are preferred; Fisher will provide training if needed.
Competent-person training in fall protection, excavation, confined space, and lockout/tagout is preferred; Fisher will provide training if needed.
Must meet EM 385-1-1 SSHO requirements when assigned to projects where EM 385-1-1 applies; Fisher will provide training if needed.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and safety management or reporting systems used to document inspections, incidents, training, and corrective actions.
Ability to wear full construction PPE, including fall-arrest harnesses or respirators.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Acceptable motor vehicle record under Fisher’s Company Vehicle Program policy.
Ability to complete work tasks in adverse weather, including heat above 100 degrees, cold, and rain.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and government background check.
Limited travel may be required.
Must be able to accommodate occasional schedule flexibility, including early mornings, nights, weekends, or extended shifts, based on project needs.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of OSHA 1926, OSHA 1910, MSHA Part 46 or Part 48, and applicable site-specific safety requirements.
OSHA 30-hour Construction certification.
First Aid and CPR certifications.
Competent-person training in fall protection, excavation, confined space, and lockout/tagout.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document daily or weekly site inspections and identify hazards.
Lead Job Hazard Analyses, Job Safety Analyses, and other risk assessments.
Support and verify required permits and plans, including those for hot work, confined space, excavation, blasting, and lift plans.
Evaluate high-risk work, including confined space entry, energized work, excavation, blasting, heavy equipment operations, and work at heights.
Recommend hazard controls using the hierarchy of controls.
Conduct safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and equipment inspections; document findings and follow up on corrective actions.
Work with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and site leadership to interpret safety requirements, assess field conditions, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions.
Develop and conduct on-site training on safety laws, company requirements, hazard recognition, site risk assessments, and required safety equipment.
Implement site-specific safety plans, mine safety programs, emergency response plans, and HazCom programs.
Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with project, site-specific, OSHA, MSHA, and mine safety requirements.
Deliver training as needed, including new-hire and site-specific orientations, hazard recognition, PPE, lockout/tagout, fall protection, equipment safety, contractor training, and mining-related training.
Conduct toolbox talks, pre-shift safety meetings, and refresher sessions.
Verify worker qualifications, permits, and task training.
Monitor compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, MSHA, NFPA, ICC, EPA, and DOT requirements as applicable.
Administer and manage substance abuse testing and occupational health programs.
Compile, analyze, and report occupational illness and incident statistics as required.
Monitor atmospheric hazards, dust, noise exposure, and ventilation in mining areas.
Assist with incident investigations and root-cause analysis, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and employee health and wellness evaluations.
Comply with federal and company safety policies, procedures, and standards.
Promote a strong safety culture through coaching and one-on-one interactions; encourage hazard reporting and reinforce the Stop Work Obligation.
Participate in safety committees, audits, and leadership safety walks.
Assist the Regional Safety Manager with site-related data, statistics, visit coordination, scheduling, and follow-up.
Support environmental and emergency response requirements, including spill response coordination, fire prevention, evacuation planning, severe-weather readiness, first-aid response support, and communication of emergency procedures.
Support safe equipment, vehicle, and traffic-control practices, including haul-road monitoring, backing operations, spotter use, pedestrian separation, mobile-equipment interaction, seat-belt use, and applicable company vehicle and DOT expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.