Safety & Health Specialist

Safety & Health Specialist

Location:

Monroe, MI Pay Rate: $34.08 - $47.20 per hour

This is a long-term contract with a possible extension or direct hire.

Benefits avaialble.

Our Client is seeking motivated and safety-focused Safety & Health Specialists to support construction and project management operations across multiple worksites. This position plays a critical role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping maintain a safe and healthy work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.

• Conduct workplace inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-miss events and assist with root cause analysis.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable safety standards.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs.
• Perform Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare reports for leadership.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, and response efforts.
• Partner with project teams and supervisors to strengthen safety awareness and accountability.
• Maintain accurate records related to inspections, training, incidents, and compliance activities.
• Facilitate safety meetings and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives as needed.
• Assist in overseeing safety activities at various construction project locations.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in workplace safety, EHS, manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), OSHA 30-Hour Certification, or similar credentials.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with safety management systems and compliance reporting.

• Ability to walk construction sites, industrial facilities, and production environments for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to travel occasional between project sites as needed.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile construction and infrastructure projects while helping create and maintain a world-class safety culture. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee well-being, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.