Safety Engineer

Job Description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Safety Engineer to join our Mission Critical team at any number of current locations:
Atlanta, Columbus, Ohio, Phoenix, South Bend, Indiana, or Minneapolis.

• Interface closely with the Mission Critical Campus Safety Manager, Field Managers, and employees to implement, monitor, and enforce the safety program.
• Contribute to safety and health program management, design, and continual improvement.
• Monitor construction activities and advise management on compliance with applicable regulatory rules, regulations, and laws.
• Collect and monitor project safety programs from all subcontractors that are specific to each project.
• Assist in the investigation of all project accidents, incidents, and near misses and analyze investigative data to develop preventive measures.
• Prepare and submit accident reports as required by federal, state, client, and local regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of the project, including equipment and materials, to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Develop and disseminate safety training materials and information.
• Compile and distribute statistical reports on safety performance, accident costs, and OSHA‑related fines.
• Develop databases to perform data analytics in support of operational improvement and zero‑incident initiatives.
• Participate in all pre‑construction safety meetings, safety committee meetings, and review JHA’s, PTP’s, and permits required by subcontractors.
• Conduct project safety orientations, toolbox talks, and all job safety meetings; oversee safety support personnel assigned to the project.
• Evaluate safety and health programs of construction activities and advise supervision and management on adequacy and compliance with mandatory rules.
• Provide training and technical support on safety topics to project supervision for mission critical projects.
• Implement company drug and alcohol testing programs and coordinate medical treatment facilities for injured workers.
• Provide interface with OSHA, assist during compliance inspections, OSHA Consultation visits, and participate in OSHA fines and citation meetings.

• Ability to work independently and productively with others.
• Knowledge of mission critical project systems (preferred).
• Knowledge of LOTO and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Experience in incident investigations, near‑misses, injuries, property damage, and public‑impact incidents.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations for the construction industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of safety experience within the construction industry.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with construction technology systems and multiple computer software platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative (pro‑active, self‑starter, innovative).
• OSHA 30‑hour construction certificate.
• Current first‑aid, CPR, and AED training from a nationally recognized organization.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, risk management, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Additional certifications (CSP, CIH, ASP, CHST) are a plus.
• Ability to travel temporarily to project locations.

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement and savings benefits.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability.
• Educational assistance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Parenting benefits.
• Employee discount programs.
• Pet insurance.
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds.
• Paid time for volunteer events.

Ryan Companies is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.