Job Description
About the Opportunity:
Join Environmental and Safety Solutions Inc. (ESS)—a company built on quality, integrity, and a strong commitment to client success. We are currently partnering with a leading construction firm to hire a Construction Safety Associate for an active project in Jeffersonville, Ohio.
This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who thrives in the field, enjoys working alongside skilled trades, and is passionate about maintaining a safe and compliant job site.
The Construction Safety Associate will play a critical role in supporting daily safety operations on-site. This individual will be highly visible in the field, working directly with contractors and project teams to ensure compliance, reinforce safe behaviors, and proactively mitigate risk.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain a strong field presence (90%+ of time) to monitor job site safety conditions and behaviors.
- Conduct daily site walkthroughs, inspections, and audits to ensure compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety requirements.
- Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement corrective actions in real time.
- Partner with superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors to promote a proactive safety culture.
- Lead and participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and pre-task planning sessions.
- Observe work activities across multiple trades (mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) and ensure safe work practices are followed.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; document findings and support corrective action plans.
- Reinforce positive safety behaviors while coaching and mentoring workers on best practices.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
- Assist with emergency response as needed and coordinate with on-site personnel.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably in commercial or industrial environments.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
- Ability to work independently and remain highly engaged in a fast-paced field environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage craft workers and leadership.
- Experience supporting multiple trades and scopes of work.
- OSHA 30 certification required (OSHA 500/510 or equivalent preferred).
- First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Jeffersonville, Ohio |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Salary | $38–$42 |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | http://theessinc.com/ |
About Company
Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc. has a long standing reputation of providing excellent Environmental, Health and Safety services to our clients in their various industries. We pride ourselves in creating and implementing a best in class safety culture that resonates throughout our projects. We have achieved this level of success by fostering our relationships with our associates, and choosing associates who believe in proactive methods of achieving EHS excellence. Our approach is personal, yet persistent, allowing us to form relationships built on trust, reliability, and on-going professionalism.