Site Safety Professional

Location Preference: Candidates located in NY or surrounding states

Position Overview

Drake Group is seeking a qualified Site Safety Professional to provide full-time, project-dedicated safety oversight for a pipeline construction project located in New York.

The selected individual will serve as the on-site safety leader, overseeing contractor safety performance, implementing corrective actions as needed, and ensuring compliance with client safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and company gas work methods. This role requires a strong field presence and the authority to address unsafe activities or conditions immediately.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet a mix of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) with 3–5 years of relevant safety experience
• 5–7 years of gas utility or pipeline safety experience, including CUSP (Green or Blue)
• 20+ years of gas utility experience and actively working toward CUSP certification
• OSHA 30-Hour (Construction)
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
• Working knowledge of confined space, work area protection, and contractor safety programs
• Ability to serve as OSHA Competent Person and Qualified Person (29 CFR 1926.32)
• Strong understanding of hazard identification and risk analysis
• Ability to work full-time in field construction environments

Preferred Certifications

• CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST
• CUSP
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour
• PHA / Process Safety Training

Additional Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be willing and able to work on-site in New York State
• Candidates located in New York or surrounding states are preferred
• Must be able to work in outdoor and active construction environments

Position Responsibilities

• Provide full-time, on-site safety oversight for pipeline construction operations
• Serve as the designated Site Safety Professional in accordance with client safety procedures
• Implement immediate corrective actions for unsafe conditions or activities
• Conduct daily field observations, audits, and hazard identification
• Review and provide feedback on job briefs and work plans
• Ensure subcontractor and contractor safety training compliance
• Support and participate in incident investigations and analysis
• Ensure OSHA reporting requirements are met
• Participate in weekly client safety calls
• Provide written weekly safety reports including:
• Incident summaries and corrective actions
• Safety meeting topics and participation
• Observation trends and mitigation actions
• Job briefing quality assessments
• HASP reviews and onboarding tracking
• Support implementation of injury prevention programs based on safety trending

About Drake Group

Drake Group provides integrated medical, safety, and operational support services to energy and infrastructure clients nationwide. Our site-based professionals are field-embedded leaders focused on compliance, prevention, and continuous safety improvement.

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Subject Line: Site Safety Professional – NY Pipeline