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 
• Healthcare benefits paid
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401k at 4% match
• approx. 2 year project
• $40 - $45 Depending on Experience