Construction Safety Specialist | Rahway, NJ
Rahway, NJ - USA
Job Summary
HazTek is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Specialist to support a large-scale pharmaceutical construction project in Rahway NJ. This is a hands-on field role focused on ensuring safe work practices across active construction operations within an occupied industrial environment.
The Construction Safety Specialist will spend the majority of their time in the field conducting site observations engaging with craft workers and subcontractors identifying hazards and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the project.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct daily site inspections and safety observations
- Monitor contractor compliance with site safety requirements
- Support incident prevention through proactive hazard identification and mitigation
- Participate in safety meetings toolbox talks and project planning activities
- Review high-risk work activities including fall protection hot work and electrical work
- Document observations corrective actions and safety performance metrics
- Partner with project management and trade partners to ensure a safe work environment
- 5 years of construction safety experience
- Experience supporting commercial industrial pharmaceutical or manufacturing construction projects preferred
- Strong knowledge of fall protection hot work electrical safety and general construction safety practices
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- OSHA 30 required; additional safety certifications preferred
- Strong knowledge ofconstruction safety standards
- Must have experience in Fall Protection Scaffolding Steel Erection and Excavation
Embody HazTeks Core Values of Integrity Compassion Dependability Leadership Accountability
HazTek Safety Management is a full-service objective safety partner founded in 1997. The health safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment stability competitive benefits professional development travel diverse safety experiences management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 375 full-time HazTek safety professionals.
At HazTek We Stand Together for Safety
We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of theorganization; an environmentin which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills experience and unique perspectives.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religionsex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
HazTek Inc. is a leading safety consulting company with 25 years of experience. As the largest team of safety management experts in North America, we strive to enrich the health and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities.