Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist will support a large-scale industrial construction project in Jeffersonville, IN, focused on building a solar panel manufacturing facility. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining a safe work environment by promoting safety best practices, conducting site oversight, and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site safety resource for all construction-related activities.
• Identify, evaluate, and correct potential safety hazards in real-time.
• Lead and support safety training efforts, including fall protection, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and general construction safety practices.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident reporting.
• Educate and coach employees and contractors on safety protocols and compliance standards.
• Work closely with a diverse workforce, including international contractors, utilizing translation tools and maintaining patience and professionalism in communication.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA and company safety requirements at all times.

Essential Skills

• OSHA 30 certification
• CPR/AED certification
• 1-3 years of experience in construction safety
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence safe behaviors on-site
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, active construction environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Industrial Construction Experience
• OSHA 300 and/or OSHA 510 certifications
• Experience working with multilingual teams or international contractors

Work Environment

The project is based in Jeffersonville, IN. There are opportunities for long-term growth and future travel assignments upon successful completion of the project. The work schedule includes day and second shifts with specific hours: Day Shift - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday from 8AM to 4PM, and Second Shift - Monday, Thursday, Sunday from 1PM to 9PM, Wednesday and Saturday from 8AM to 4PM.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

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