Site Safety Specialist (Border Wall Project)

Fisher Industries•Tempe, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Safety Specialist supports Fisher Industries’ heavy civil construction, aggregate, mining, asphalt, concrete, crushing, and related field operations by helping ensure compliance with company safety expectations, client requirements, site-specific plans, and applicable regulatory standards. The role provides daily on-site safety support at an assigned job site, with 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, including early mornings, nights, weekends, or extended shifts, may be needed based on project requirements. The specialist conducts inspections and training, identifies and helps control hazards, supports incident response and corrective actions, and works with project leadership, foremen, crews, subcontractors, and management to maintain a safe, productive, and compliant workplace. The role promotes a visible safety presence, supports Fisher’s Stop Work Obligation, and communicates safety concerns clearly and professionally.

Requirements

At least 2 years of safety experience in heavy civil construction, aggregate, mining, general industry, or related field operations.
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.

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, First Aid, and CPR certifications; Fisher will provide training if needed.
Competent-person training in fall protection, excavation, confined space, and lockout/tagout; Fisher will provide training if needed.
Ability to meet EM 385-1-1 SSHO requirements when assigned to projects where EM 385-1-1 applies; Fisher will provide training if needed.

Responsibilities

Maintain a visible field presence, identify hazards, support Fisher’s Stop Work Obligation, and communicate safety concerns.
Conduct and document daily and weekly site inspections, audits, and equipment inspections; track findings and follow up on corrective actions.
Lead Job Hazard Analyses, Job Safety Analyses, and other risk assessments.
Support and verify permits and plans for high-risk work, including hot work, confined space, excavation, blasting, and lift plans, as applicable.
Evaluate high-risk tasks and recommend controls following the hierarchy of controls.
Partner with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and site leadership to interpret safety requirements, evaluate field conditions, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions.
Develop and conduct on-site worker training on safety laws, company requirements, hazard recognition, site risk assessments, and safety equipment.
Implement site-specific safety plans, mine safety programs, emergency response plans, and hazard communication programs.
Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with project, site-specific, OSHA, MSHA, and mine safety requirements.
Deliver applicable training, 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 in accordance with statutory and contractual requirements.
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 levels, noise exposure, and ventilation in mining areas.
Assist with incident investigations, 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 data, statistics, visit coordination, scheduling, and follow-up items.
Support environmental and emergency response requirements, including spill response, fire prevention, evacuation planning, severe-weather readiness, first-aid response support, and communicating emergency procedures.
Support safe equipment, vehicle, and traffic-control practices, including haul roads, backing operations, spotter use, pedestrian separation, mobile equipment interaction, seat belt use, and applicable company vehicle and DOT expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.