Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

As a Safety Specialist, you will support a large-scale industrial construction project in Jeffersonville, IN, focused on building a solar panel manufacturing facility. You 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.

• 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.

• 3–4 years of experience in industrial or commercial construction safety.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence safe behaviors on-site.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, active construction environment.

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

The project is based in Jeffersonville, IN. Work schedule is Friday to Sunday, from 7 AM to 8:30 PM, with an hour and a half lunch break. There is an opportunity for long-term growth and future travel assignments upon successful completion, such as a potential upcoming project with SpaceX in Texas.

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

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

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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