Safety Specialist

Job Title: Safety Specialist

Job Description

The Safety Specialist supports a large-scale industrial construction project in Jeffersonville, IN, focused on building a solar panel manufacturing facility. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a safe work environment by promoting safety best practices, conducting on-site oversight, and ensuring consistent compliance with OSHA standards throughout all construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site safety resource for all construction-related activities on the project.
• Identify, evaluate, and correct potential safety hazards in real time to prevent incidents and injuries.
• Lead and support safety training efforts, including fall protection, lockout/tagout procedures, and general construction safety practices.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and incident reporting to ensure continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Educate and coach employees and contractors on safety protocols, health and safety expectations, and compliance standards.
• Work closely with a diverse, multilingual workforce, including international contractors, using translation tools and maintaining patience and professionalism in all communications.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA requirements and internal safety policies at all times.
• Promote a strong safety culture on-site by modeling safe behaviors and encouraging proactive hazard reporting.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate safety considerations into daily planning and execution of construction activities.

Essential Skills

• 3-4 years of experience in industrial or commercial construction safety.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence safe behaviors on-site.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, active construction environment.
• Experience conducting safety training in areas such as fall protection, lockout/tagout, and general construction safety.
• Proficiency in identifying, evaluating, and correcting safety hazards in real time.
• Experience with safety audits, inspections, and incident reporting.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance requirements and OSHA standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 300 certification (preferred).
• OSHA 510 certification (preferred).
• Experience working with multilingual teams or international contractors.
• Comfort using translation tools to support clear and respectful communication.
• Ability to coach and educate diverse teams on safety protocols and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, patient approach when addressing safety concerns.
• Interest in long-term growth opportunities and potential future travel assignments.

Work Environment

This role is based on a large industrial construction project in Jeffersonville, IN. The position supports the construction of a solar panel manufacturing facility and involves working on an active construction site with heavy equipment, ongoing building activities, and varying outdoor conditions. The core schedule runs Friday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM, including a one-and-a-half-hour lunch period. The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, requiring regular site walks, field observations, and direct interaction with tradespeople and contractors. The project offers the opportunity for long-term growth and, upon successful completion, potential travel assignments on other major industrial projects, including future work at large-scale facilities in other states. Safety-focused, professional attire and appropriate personal protective equipment are expected at all times on-site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Jeffersonville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jeffersonville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

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