Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist (Hoosier Industrial Park)

Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist

Location: Sullivan, IN
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Sullivan, IN. This position is responsible for leading and managing site-specific safety programs for heavy construction projects, with a strong emphasis on Transmission & Distribution (T&D) operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive construction safety experience, strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, and the ability to promote a proactive safety culture across project teams and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and administer site-specific Safety & Health programs to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Oversee safety activities on heavy construction and T&D projects, promoting safe work practices and incident prevention.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, NIOSH, NEC, and other applicable safety standards.

• Conduct regular site safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.

• Collaborate with project management, client safety representatives, and subcontractors to maintain a safe working environment.

• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions present an immediate threat to personnel and coordinate corrective measures.

• Lead safety meetings, training sessions, and awareness initiatives for field personnel.

• Investigate accidents, near misses, property damage, and environmental incidents, recommending preventive measures.

• Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection reports, incident records, and daily field safety reports.

• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure compliance with project-specific safety requirements.

• Identify potential safety risks before construction activities begin and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Provide safety performance updates, recommendations, and reports to project management and corporate safety leadership.

• Travel between project locations as needed to support safety operations.

Required Qualifications

Transmission & Distribution (T&D) experience is required.

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant safety or construction management experience.

• Associate degree in a related field with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience.

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of OSHA Construction and General Industry regulations.

• Familiarity with ANSI, NIOSH, Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1, and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification required.

• Experience implementing and managing safety programs on large-scale construction projects.

• Strong understanding of electrical construction hazards and T&D safety practices.

• Ability to conduct incident investigations, safety audits, and employee training.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

• Willingness to work varying schedules based on project needs.

• Ability to travel to additional project sites as required.