We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Safety Assistant to join our growing Consulting Division! In this entry-level professional role, you will work side-by-side with experienced Safety Consultants and Project Managers. You will gain hands-on, practical experience in safety program implementation, field inspections, training, compliance, and client outreach.
If you are a bilingual professional who loves variety, excels at organization, and is eager to build a long-term career in occupational health and safety, we want to hear from you!
Why You'll Love This Role
- Real-World Growth: Gain mentorship from industry experts and fast-track your safety career.
- Dynamic Environments: No two days are the same! You'll experience a mix of administrative strategy and active on-site field support across various industries.
- Meaningful Impact: Your bilingual skills and sharp eye will directly help keep workplaces compliant and workers safe.
What You'll Do (Primary Responsibilities)
1. Consulting & Administrative Support
- Project Partnership: Assist senior consultants with safety programs, assessments, and client deliverables.
- Logistics & Organization: Coordinate client meetings, site visits, presentations, travel arrangements, and project mobilizations.
- Data & Tracking: Maintain accurate databases, build project trackers, manage consultant calendars, and track employee certifications and training records.
- File Management: Keep electronic and physical project files organized with strict version control.
2. Field Safety Inspections & Compliance
- Hazard Identification: Participate in routine jobsite and facility safety inspections to spot unsafe conditions or behaviors.
- Documentation & Follow-Up: Take detailed inspection notes and photographs, log observations, and track the completion of corrective actions.
- Regulatory Support: Help clients align with OSHA standards, review workplace practices for compliance gaps, and research regulatory questions alongside senior staff.
3. Safety Documentation & Training
- Content Creation: Help develop and maintain site-specific safety plans, forms, checklists, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
- Engaging Safety Meetings: Assist in preparing and delivering bilingual toolbox talks, safety orientations, and employee training sessions.
- Bilingual Outreach: Translate and communicate routine safety information clearly in both English and Spanish.
4. Incident & Risk Management
- Investigation Support: Help senior personnel gather evidence (photographs, witness statements, field records) for incident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
- Proactive Planning: Participate in hazard evaluations and risk assessment planning.
What You Bring (Minimum Qualifications)
- Certification:OSHA 30-Hour Certification in either Construction or General Industry (matching your assigned work environment).
- Language Skills:Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required. You must be able to comfortably deliver safety instructions, conduct training, and handle administrative data in both languages.
- Administrative Superpowers: A high level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail. You should feel right at home with digital documentation and cloud systems.
- Communication & Demeanor: Excellent written skills and a professional, approachable presence when interacting with clients and field personnel.
- Adaptability & Independence: The ability to work independently while remaining accountable, manage multiple deadlines, and stay flexible as project locations, schedules, and industries change.
- Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 50%, accept temporary project assignments, and work varying schedules based on client needs.
- Logistics:A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Trustworthiness:Strict adherence to protecting company, employee, and client confidentiality.
Skills
- Industry Exposure: Prior experience working in construction, manufacturing, warehousing, energy, or industrial environments.
- Regulatory Knowledge: A baseline understanding of OSHA regulations and occupational safety practices.
- Tech Savvy: Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace, CRM platforms, or safety-specific software.
- Soft Skills: Strong public speaking and presentation capabilities, paired with a genuine interest in a long-term safety consulting career.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
To thrive in the field, you will need the ability to:
- Stay Active: Stand, walk, and climb stairs/ladders on active industrial or construction sites for extended periods.
- Navigate the Field: Walk on uneven terrain, move through tight spaces, and work in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.
- Lift & Carry: Lift and carry up to 30 lbs of safety gear, files, or training materials.
- Maintain Awareness: Rely on sharp visual acuity and hearing to identify workplace hazards and maintain situational awareness on active jobsites.
- Gear Up: Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) daily, including a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and a high-visibility vest.