Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Urgent need. Will start as soon as the right person has been identified.

Regarding the opportunity in Hemlock, MI.

It involves two projects: an immediate need lasting 6–8 months, and a second project starting in 6–8 months that will run for about another year.

Requirements

Details

Project Scope

- Support Veolia's Engineering Projects & Technologies (EPP/T&P) group on the Corning site.
- Provide EHS oversight for both the Shaping & Slicing Project (equipment replacement and commissioning) and the Wastewater Treatment Project (ground-up construction).
- Support projects through construction, commissioning, startup, and project completion phases.

Reporting Structure

- Report directly to Corporate client EHS Manager.
- Function independently from operations leadership to maintain EHS authority and decision-making integrity.
- Collaborate with project leadership and operations teams while maintaining an EHS reporting line within the EHS organization.

Core Responsibilities

- Serve as the primary field EHS resource supporting construction and commissioning activities.
- Perform routine field inspections, observations, and safety engagement activities.
- Monitor contractor compliance with site safety requirements and expectations.
- Participate in planning and coordination of work activities, including simultaneous operations (SIMOPS).
- Support incident investigations, corrective action development, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Assist with the development and tracking of project-specific safety goals, objectives, and performance metrics.

High-Risk Work Expectations
Candidates should possess working knowledge and field oversight experience related to:

- Confined Space Entry
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Electrical Safety
- Working at Heights / Fall Protection
- Permit-to-work systems and verification of worker qualifications
- Hazard recognition and risk mitigation associated with construction and commissioning activities

Leadership & Safety Culture

- Demonstrate the ability to influence safe behaviors across multiple trades and contractor groups.
- Exercise independent judgment regarding safety-related decisions.
- Support and promote employee engagement in safety processes and programs.
- Participate in or help establish safety committees and employee involvement programs.

Incident Investigation & Program Management

- Conduct or support root cause investigations.
- Assist with Management of Change (MOC) reviews and implementation.
- Track observations, incidents, corrective actions, and closure rates.
- Support project KPI performance, including leading and lagging safety indicators.

Training & Professional Development

- Deliver or support field safety training activities.
- Develop the capability to become a trainer in key safety disciplines over time, including Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, and Lockout/Tagout.
- Support workforce development through coaching, mentoring, and safety engagement efforts.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

- Strong construction safety background (at least five years of construction experience).
- Experience working in active construction and/or commissioning environments.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating with project teams and leadership.
- Strong communication, influence, and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable managing high-risk work activities and supporting multiple contractors and work scopes simultaneously.

Mileage and per diem

Company Description

MAP Engineering, also known as Management Alliance Programs, is a top engineering company that is located in the Greater Milwaukee area, provides engineering solutions that exceed expectations of our clients. Capital projects require a significant commitment of company resources that include funding, people and time.

Company Description

MAP Engineering, also known as Management Alliance Programs, is a top engineering company that is located in the Greater Milwaukee area, provides engineering solutions that exceed expectations of our clients. Capital projects require a significant commitment of company resources that include funding, people and time.