5+ years of experience in construction safety management
STSC or CHST certification required
OSHA 500/510 certification required
Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required
Strong communication and analytical skills
Valid driver's license and high school diploma required
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive safety and health risk assessments
Promote and enforce safety compliance on-site
Lead investigations of injuries and incidents
Prepare detailed incident investigation reports
Implement proactive safety programs and initiatives
Conduct annual audits of safety and health programs
Perform Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and ergonomic assessments
Benefits
Local position with no travel requirements
Opportunity to work with major construction and industrial clients
High visibility role with significant impact on safety culture
Dynamic work environment with varied job sites
Supportive company culture focused on safety excellence
Full Job Description
Safety Manager / Safety Specialist
Join Safety Controls Technology (SCT), a nationally recognized occupational health and safety consulting firm, and take your career to the next level in Fayetteville, GA. We're looking for an experienced Safety Manager / Safety Specialist who's ready for high-visibility work supporting major construction and industrial clients, a great fit for someone who thrives in the field and wants to make a real impact on safety culture at some of the nation's most dynamic job sites.
Ideal Candidate
You're an experienced safety professional with at least five years in construction, your STSC or CHST certification and OSHA 500/510 in hand. You live in the Fayetteville, GA area and want a local assignment rather than life on the road. You move fluidly between roles (auditor, trainer, investigator, and first responder), always looking one step ahead for the hazard others miss. you're comfortable being the on-site expert at a different job site nearly every week, quickly earning trust with new client teams and adapting to new environments. You wear many hats with ease, auditor, trainer, investigator, and first responder, and you take pride in spotting hazards before they become incidents.
Requirements
What You'll Do
Conduct comprehensive, site-wide safety and health risk assessments to identify hazards and systematically prioritize mitigation efforts
Promote and enforce construction site and plant safety compliance in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards
Lead and participate in investigations of recordable injuries, high-risk incidents, illnesses, and near-miss events; perform root cause analyses (RCA) and develop corrective and preventive action plans
Prepare detailed incident investigation reports and track corrective actions to closure
Support and enhance client safety culture by implementing proactive safety programs, systems, and performance improvement initiatives
Develop, implement, and continuously improve auditing and inspection processes; conduct annual audits of safety, health, and industrial hygiene programs
Perform routine audits of facilities, work practices, and work-in-progress to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance
Conduct annual safety risk assessments to quantify risk exposure and prioritize corrective actions, including oversight of contractor activities
Perform Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and ergonomic assessments to reduce exposure to workplace hazards
Oversee and administer contractor safety programs at client sites
Maintain OSHA logs and ensure compliance with all injury and illness recordkeeping requirements
Execute and coordinate required safety training programs in accordance with client expectations and OSHA requirements
Provide on-site medical response services, including first aid, emergency treatment, and initial illness care for injured or ill employees
Coordinate local case management activities, including transportation of injured employees to medical facilities and administration of workers' compensation processes
Maintain and update facility safety policies and procedures as part of an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) that meets or exceeds OSHA standards
Champion SCT's 4E's philosophy (Engages, Enlists, Envisions, and Executes) throughout client organizations
Participate in corporate safety leading indicator programs, including metric tracking and monthly meetings
What You'll Need
Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) through the BCSP required
OSHA 500/510 required
Experience in high risk, boom lifts, scaffolding, crane operations, rigging, and signaling required
Must live in the Fayetteville, GA area; this is a local position with no travel, lodging, or per diem
Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Valid driver's license and high school diploma required
Preferred Qualifications
College degree
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to move throughout construction and industrial environments, including climbing ladders and stairs
Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively within normal parameters