Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist (T&D)

Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist
Location: Oak Creek, WI
Job Type: Long-Term Contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity in Oak Creek, WI. This position will lead and administer site-specific Safety & Health programs for a heavy construction project, working closely with project management, field personnel, subcontractors, and client safety representatives to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement project-specific Safety & Health policies, procedures, and programs.

• Provide Safety & Health leadership and guidance to project management and field teams.

• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, state, local, and project-specific safety requirements.

• Conduct regular site safety inspections, audits, walk-throughs, and compliance assessments.

• Identify unsafe conditions or work practices and coordinate timely corrective actions.

• Exercise stop-work authority when conditions present an immediate danger to life or health.

• Work with project management to investigate safety concerns and develop measures to prevent recurrence.

• Coordinate directly with client Safety & Health personnel and subcontractor safety representatives.

• Review project activities before work begins to identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate controls.

• Lead and document project Safety & Health training as required.

• Review near misses, property damage, environmental incidents, and accident investigation reports and recommend corrective measures.

• Maintain required Safety & Health records and documentation in an audit-ready condition.

• Complete daily field Safety & Health reports and other required project documentation.

• Prepare safety communications and correspondence to reinforce project safety expectations and goals.

• Provide recommendations regarding project Safety & Health challenges, objectives, and continuous improvement opportunities.

• Travel or drive to project locations as required.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 7+ years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management experience.

• Associate degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 9+ years of relevant experience.

• High School Diploma/GED with 11+ years of construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management experience.

Additional Requirements

• Strong knowledge of OSHA Construction and General Industry regulations.

• Working knowledge of applicable ANSI, NIOSH, USACE EM 385-1-1, and NEC standards.

• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach training required.

• Strong understanding of heavy construction site safety practices and hazard recognition.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability and willingness to work various project schedules as required.

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

• Ability to effectively work with project management, field personnel, clients, and subcontractors in a heavy construction environment.