On-Board Industrial Solutions is hiring a Construction Safety Superintendent!
For immediate consideration please send your resume to
resumes@onboardusa.com
Subject Line: Position Title and State you are Located
About Us:
On-Board Industrial Solutions is a total facilities management provider. Focusing on the delivery of maintenance services, HVAC/R, and small capital project support to manufacturing, industrial, chemical, and petro partners including Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Structural disciplines.
Position Details:
Position Type: Full Time / Contract (3 to 6 months with possibility of extension)
Job Location: Kenner, Louisiana (per diem available)
Schedule: 4/10s with OT as needed and approx. 2 Fridays per month
Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays
Compensation: $65 - $85/hr, depending on experience & qualifications
The Company: Our client is a U.S.-based international corporation whose principal business is selling gases and chemicals for industrial use.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Construction Safety Superintendent to support a greenfield industrial construction project in Kenner, Louisiana. This position will be responsible for implementing and enforcing site safety policies, conducting field inspections, identifying potential hazards, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations and industry standards.
The project will involve significant crane operations, heavy lifting, equipment installations, and material handling activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial construction safety, particularly in overseeing high-risk construction activities, managing contractor safety compliance, and promoting a proactive safety culture.
This is a primarily field-based HSSE position requiring strong communication skills, independent judgment, and the ability to work effectively with construction crews, subcontractors, and project management.
Responsibilities:
- Implement, monitor, and enforce site-specific health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) policies and procedures.
- Conduct routine field safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Provide safety oversight for crane operations, rigging, heavy lifting, and equipment and material handling activities.
- Monitor loading and unloading operations to ensure compliance with established safety procedures.
- Oversee contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure adherence to site safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and industry standards.
- Provide safety training, guidance, and coaching to construction crews and subcontractors.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, identify root causes, and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, incident documentation, and regulatory compliance materials.
- Coordinate with construction management, supervisors, and contractors to address safety concerns and promote safe work practices.
- Support emergency response activities and assist with incident management as needed.
- Identify and resolve field safety issues independently while maintaining effective communication with project leadership.
- Support overall site HSSE initiatives throughout the construction and equipment installation phases.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience in construction safety management, preferably within heavy industrial or large-scale construction environments.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent safety certification.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety practices, OSHA regulations, and applicable industry standards.
- Experience conducting safety inspections, identifying workplace hazards, and implementing corrective actions.
- Familiarity with safety requirements associated with crane operations, heavy lifting, rigging, and material handling.
- Knowledge of first aid, emergency response procedures, and incident investigation.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and respond effectively to emergency situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with construction crews, subcontractors, and management.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate safety documentation and records.
- Willingness to work primarily in the field at an active industrial construction site.
- Flexibility to work overtime and additional shifts as project needs require.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, or a related field.
- Previous experience supporting greenfield industrial construction projects.
- Experience overseeing crane operations, critical lifts, rigging activities, and heavy equipment installations.
- Experience with equipment and material loading/unloading operations.
- Experience overseeing site security activities and coordinating site access controls.
- Additional safety certifications or training related to construction safety, rigging, lifting operations, and emergency response.
- Experience coordinating safety activities across multiple contractors and subcontractors on large industrial construction projects.
In order to be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship. Background and drug screenings required.
Apply Today!
www.onboardusa.com
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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