Project Safety Assistant, TX

Safety Worxs is seeking an experienced Project Safety Assistant (PSA) to support a large-scale building construction project. This role is responsible for leading all on-site safety efforts, driving proactive risk management, and ensuring full compliance with OSHA construction standards and project-specific safety protocols.

Responsibilities:

- Support implementation and enforcement of the Project Safety Management Plan (PSMP)

- Conduct daily field inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits

- Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

- Support project safety orientations, toolbox talks, and weekly safety meetings

- Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and subcontractor safety documentation

- Monitor high-risk activities including excavation, confined space entry, crane operations, electrical work, and fall protection

- Maintain project safety documentation, records, and reporting requirements

- Work closely with project leadership, subcontractors, and owner representatives to reinforce site safety expectations

- Assist with enforcement of project safety requirements and corrective actions in the field

- Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified

Qualifications:

- Minimum 5 consecutive years dedicated solely to building construction safety experience required

- Candidates with a 4-year degree in a construction safety discipline must possess at least 1 year of actual field experience in building construction safety

- CSP, CHST, or other nationally recognized safety certifications may be considered toward experience requirements

- OSHA 510, OSHA 500, or OSHA 502 certification required and must be current within 5 years

- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications required

Candidates must demonstrate practical knowledge, field experience, and documented continuing education in:

- Fall protection

- Scaffolds (supported and suspended)

- Excavation and trenching

- Confined space (permit and non-permit)

- Crane operations and basic rigging

- Electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

- Incident investigation

- Industrial hygiene for construction

- Fire protection and prevention

- Respiratory protection

Benefits:

- Full-time + OT

- Healthcare benefits paid

- Dental and vision insurance

- Per Diem Available for Qualified Candidates

- 401k at 4% match

- approx. 2 year project

- $35–$40/hr. DOE + 1.5x OT | 50 hrs./wk. | $100k-$114k/yr. earning potential