Bilingual Construction Safety Specialist

On-Board Companies

Colonial Heights, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$40–$55 Per Hour

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Auditing, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Construction Projects, Construction Safety, Consulting, Contract Manufacturing, Corporate Policies, Data Analysis, Design Services, Earthmoving/Earthworks, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Environmental Health, Excavation, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, High Voltage (HV), Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Keyboards, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Medium Voltage (MV), Microsoft Office, Motor Control Systems, Multilingual, OSHA, Petrochemicals, Physical Demands, Piping, Policy Implementation, Procedure Implementation, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Spanish Language, Startup, Systems Engineering, Technical Recruiting, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Relations

LOCATION

Colonial Heights, VA

POSTED

3 days ago

On-Board Engineering is hiring a Construction Safety Specialist in Colonial Heights, VA!

Position Details:
Position Type: Full Time, Contract (18 - 20 months)
Job Location: Colonial Heights, VA
Project: Large Expansion project (Q2 2026- Q4 2027)
Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays
Compensation: $40 - $55/hr, depending on qualifications

Overview / Summary:
In this position, you’ll assist in providing technical support, safety training, and site safety oversight. You will be responsible for the enforcement of our Client's Health and Safety Plans and for providing safety oversight and support for large-scale construction projects at a chemical plant. You will work with our on-site lead, construction managers, project management, and contractors to manage the overall construction effort. You will actively support and contribute towards a positive safety culture . Safety will be your priority, as you contribute to “incident free” operations and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety in everything you do. Bilingual ability is required.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

Act as Owner’s Representative for safe execution of capital project at a chemical plant
Advocate for strong safety awareness with a consistent implementation of policies and procedures and participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings. Enforce strong safety culture and target zero Recordables
Assist Project Manager and Construction Manager with enforcing safety standards
Conduct field walks and field safety observations of construction contractors
Ensure that Client's safety policies, standards, and procedures are implemented and followed
Participate in project safety reviews, analyses, auditing, and risk mitigation
Perform other safety-related duties that may arise from time to time, at the direction of Client
Perform safety stand-down as necessary with construction contractors.

Safety Compliance:

Ensure adherence to OSHA standards, local regulations, and company safety policies.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Work with construction coordinators in planning project construction activities.
Interface with key site and company personnel to make maximum use of available resources. Such functions will include, but not limited to, site engineering resources, purchasing, operations, systems, and business engineering, as well as equipment vendors, contracting firms.
Familiarity with safety aspects of civil and structural construction activities such as excavation, working at heights, earth work, grading, trench work, underground sewer and utility piping, underground electrical lines.
Familiarity with safety aspects of piping and mechanical systems such as isometrics, manual valves, specialty items, packaged skids, chillers, cooling towers etc...
Familiarity with safe rigging practices for large cranes
Familiarity with safety aspects of electrical system– such as power distribution (transformers, switchgears, high voltage and medium voltage gear), Motor Control Centers, power, lighting, grounding design and cable & conduit sizing, Area Classification understanding and design & installation implementation
Familiarity with safety aspects of instrumentation installation design – such as types of instrumentation, instrument location plans, instrument index, interface with packaged equipment suppliers, instrumentation checkout including installation, loop checks, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and such.

Basic Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)
Certifications: OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Certification required
Experience: 10+ years in construction safety or related field. Chemical / Petrochemical plant experience strongly preferred
Skills: Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety practices
Excellent communication and training skills. Bilingual (Spanish) ability is required
Ability to analyze data and prepare reports
Proficiency in safety management software and MS Office.

Physical Requirements:
Work is located at a chemical plant and requires exposure to ambient temperature extremes
Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire-retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots
Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs frequently, etc
Work requires moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs and climbing ladders.

Background and Drug Screenings Required. In order to be considered for this role, you must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

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About Us:
On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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