Safety Supervisor - Mechanical - Westmont

Helm

• $80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of construction, safety, or related field experience preferred.
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required (recent certification or willingness to obtain upon hire).
  • Basic knowledge of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926) preferred.
  • Strong interest in safety within mechanical construction environments.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in implementing site-specific safety programs under the Safety Director's direction.
  • Support daily field safety observations and documentation.
  • Monitor compliance with safety requirements from various entities.
  • Assist with Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Critical Control Cards (CCC).
  • Conduct new hire orientations and site-specific safety onboarding.
  • Coordinate required safety training and track certifications.
  • Support documentation management, including permits and safety reports.

Benefits

  • 401K plan with discretionary company matching contributions
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Savings Account (for high deductible plan participants)
  • Health Wellness Programs
Full Job Description
As a Helm Safety Supervisor, you will support the Corporate Safety Director and Mechanical Construction Team in implementing and maintaining project safety standards. This is a mid-level field-based role focused on assisting with daily safety operations, documentation, and compliance activities on fast-paced large scale construction projects. The Supervisor will work closely with craft personnel, project management, subcontractors, and client representatives to reinforce company safety expectations and promote a proactive safety culture. This position may be deployed across multiple projects based on organizational requirements and will report to the Corporate Safety Director, as determined by project structure.

The ideal candidate understands the dynamic nature of construction operations and is willing to "go where the work is." This role is currently based in our Westmont, IL office, and will require visiting projects in the Chicagoland area as well as other areas based on company needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in implementing the site-specific safety program under direction of the Safety Director.
  • Support daily field safety observations and documentation of findings.
  • Help monitor compliance with company, client, and regulatory safety requirements.
  • Assist with Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Critical Control Cards (CCC), and pre-task planning reviews.
  • Participate in new hire orientations and support site-specific safety onboarding.
  • Help coordinate and track required safety training and certifications.
  • Support documentation management including permits, inspection logs, and safety reports.
  • Participate in incident response and assist with investigations and documentation.
  • Support project start-up meetings and communicate safety expectations to field teams.
  • Monitor housekeeping, PPE compliance, and general site conditions.
  • Assist with maintaining safety boards, signage, and communication materials.
  • Interface professionally with subcontractors and client safety representatives.
  • Provide mentoring support to craft workers under supervision of Safety Leadership.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:
  • 3-5 years of construction, safety, or related field experience preferred.
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required; certification must have been completed within the past three years, or the candidate must be willing to obtain or update the certification upon hire.
  • Basic knowledge of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926) preferred.
  • Strong interest in construction safety, particularly within mission-critical or mechanical construction environments.
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-accountability environments, including both office settings and active construction sites.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Comfortable using tablets, mobile devices, and field technology to support construction and safety activities.
  • Report to work on time and be prepared to perform assigned duties throughout the scheduled workday.
  • Maintain flexibility in work schedules, including varying start and end times and workdays, based on project and business needs.
  • Work extended shifts of 10-12 hours when required by the project or Company.
  • Be available to work some weekends when project schedules, deadlines, or business needs are required.
  • Comply with Company work schedules and scheduling procedures.
  • Promptly communicate with the supervisor regarding scheduling conflicts, absences, or circumstances that may affect the ability to report to work as scheduled.
  • Willingness to travel based on project location.
  • Essential Job Requirement: The ability and willingness to work the required schedule, including 10 - 12-hour workdays and occasional weekends, is an essential function of this position. Candidates who are unable or unwilling to meet these scheduling requirements may not be considered for the position.
  • Candidates should possess, or demonstrate the ability to obtain, nationally recognized safety credentials such as:
  • Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
  • Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
  • Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST)

Salary & Benefits:

Range: $80,000-$120,000 annually.

Final determination of a successful candidate's pay is based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Helm provides a competitive compensation package that recognizes an individual's experience and qualifications combined with a benefits package to meet your needs.

As a valued member of the Helm team, your benefits package will include:
  • 401K plan with discretionary company matching contributions
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Savings Account (for high deductible plan participants), Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Wellness Programs

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