Construction Safety Advisor; Albany

Construction Safety Advisor (Albany, OR)

The Construction Safety Advisor is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe working environment on all construction projects. This role provides expert guidance to site management and workers on safety practices, ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and fosters a proactive safety culture. The Safety Advisor acts as a resource for identifying hazards, mitigating risks, and ensuring that all safety programs and policies are effectively implemented.

• Safety Compliance and Oversight:
  Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations, as well as company safety policies. Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify unsafe conditions, practices, or equipment. Assist in the development and implementation of site-specific safety plans and procedures. Ensure all subcontractors and vendors comply with project safety requirements.
• Training and Awareness:
  Deliver safety orientations and toolbox talks for employees, subcontractors, and visitors. Provide ongoing training to promote hazard recognition and safe work practices. Coach and mentor workers and supervisors to enhance safety performance and accountability. Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes. Prepare detailed incident reports and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Support return-to-work and corrective action processes following incidents.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, audits, training, and incident reports. Generate and submit required safety performance reports to management and clients. Track leading and lagging indicators to measure safety performance.
• Collaboration and Support:
  Work closely with project managers, foremen, and crews to integrate safety into daily operations. Participate in pre-task planning and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) reviews. Act as a liaison between field staff and corporate safety leadership. Provide guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) selection, use, and care. Identify opportunities to improve safety systems, processes, and culture. Stay current on industry safety trends, best practices, and regulatory updates.
  
  Support company-wide safety initiatives and contribute to long-term safety goals.
• Measures of Success:
  Field presence with hazards identified and addressed before escalation. Training and coaching impact evidenced by safe work practices. Timely and effective corrective action follow-through. Employee and supervisor engagement in proactive safety processes. Positive trends in leading safety metrics and reduced incident recurrence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of safety experience in construction, industrial construction, field operations or similar settings.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction certification (required).
• Knowledge of mechanical contracting and heavy industrial construction, including power, steel, chemical and energy sectors.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on active construction sites.
• Previous experience as a Safety Advisor, Coordinator, or similar role in construction.

This position requires travel to and from jobsites; extended overnight stays are expected.

Will frequently sit, use of hands/fingers, talk/hear. Will frequently stand, walk, grasp, reach with hands/arms, bend/stoop/kneel/squat/crawl. Lift up to 30 lbs. Near vision. Ability to adjust focus.

Typically in an office and on job or shop sites. Moderate noise level. Must use personal protective equipment as required by industry/construction safety standards and/or company policy.