Construction Safety Trainer​/foreman

Title

Construction Safety Trainer/foreman

Hebron, OH 43025

06+ months

Help lead all construction safety programs, protocols, and compliance initiatives for the AMS Compounding Expansion Project based in Hebron, Newark, Ohio. Ensure zero-incident construction execution through proactive safety leadership, effective contractor management, and continuous improvement of safety systems and safety culture.

Safety Leadership & Program Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive construction safety management systems for CAPEX projects.
• Lead safety risk assessments, hazard identification, and mitigation planning for construction activities.
• Establish and monitor safety KPIs, incident reporting protocols, and corrective action programs.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and compliance verification across all construction sites.

Contractor Safety Management

• Qualify, evaluate, and monitor third-party contractor safety performance and compliance.
• Develop contractor safety requirements, pre‑qualification criteria, and ongoing assessment protocols.
• Lead contractor safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety orientation programs.
• Manage contractor incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

Regulatory Compliance & Standards

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory safety requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Develop and update construction safety standards, procedures, and work instructions.
• Interface with regulatory agencies during inspections and compliance reviews.

Training & Culture Development

• Design and deliver construction safety training programs for internal teams and contractors.
• Promote safety culture through leadership engagement, communication, and recognition programs.
• Develop safety competency requirements and certification programs for construction personnel.
• Lead safety awareness campaigns and continuous improvement initiatives.

Incident Management & Investigation

• Lead comprehensive incident investigation processes including root cause analysis.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures and crisis management protocols.
• Implement corrective actions and lessons learned across the organization.

• Reports to:
  
  Construction Management Lead
• Matrix Relationships:
  Construction Managers, Project Managers, Site Operations, HSE personnel
• External Interfaces:
  Contractors

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, an Engineering discipline, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive experience in construction management.
• Knowledge of OSHA 1926 construction standards and EPA regulations.
• Experience with capital project construction safety management.

• Chemical industry construction safety experience.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification.
• Experience with international safety standards and practices.

• Safety Leadership:
  Demonstrated ability to influence safety culture and drive behavioral change.
• Risk Management:
  
  Advanced skills in hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation planning.
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills for all organizational levels.
• Problem Solving:
  Strong analytical and investigative skills for incident analysis and prevention.
• Project Management:
  Ability to manage multiple safety initiatives simultaneously.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of construction safety regulations and compliance requirements.

• Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR).
• Contractor safety performance scores and compliance ratings.
• Safety audit findings and corrective action closure rates.
• Training completion rates and safety competency assessments.
• Regulatory compliance scores and inspection results.