On Site Safety Coach

Who we are: Paragon Safety Group provides safety services to construction and general industry clients throughout the Eastern US. Headquartered in Raleigh, we provide workplace safety training, consulting, and on-site safety professionals to help our clients exceed their safety goals, decrease their risk, and reduce potential liability.

What we need: Paragon Safety Group is seeking qualified applicants to fill multiple open positions for the role of On-Site Safety Specialist for construction projects around NC, SC, VA, GA, and IN. The person filling this temporary position will work full time (8 to 10 hours per day band occasional weekends) on the construction site, working to ensure the safe operations of the MEP contractor on-site.

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Contract duration: Multiple Contracts

The person will identify and correct unsafe working conditions, conduct field inspections and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

Job Duties of the On-Site Safety Specialist

• Perform regular site safety audits and prepare formal audit reports.
• Coach employees on-site to use safe work practices, in compliance with federal guidelines and company regulations.
• Monitor the performance of safety critical tasks. Work with the Contractor to ensure proper safety best practices are being implemented.
• Represent the Contractor's best interest related to site health and safety at all times.
• Report safety incidents and conduct investigations when deemed necessary.
• Conduct Safety Orientation for personnel as needed.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with charisma and great communication skills, with construction safety management experience, who is exited to be involved in the effort to keep people safe at work.

The successful candidate has:

• Required:  an OSHA 500-level class (510, 511, 500, or 501 acceptable) and some may require a BCSP certificate
• Minimum 5 years' experience in jobs with 100% of time managing construction site safety ( required )
• Great communication skills and hands-on safety leadership ( required)

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US and pass a background check and drug screen.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Application Question(s):

• When are you available to start a new position?

Experience:

• Construction Safety Management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• OSHA 500-level class (510, 511, 500, or 501) and/or BCSP certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person