Construction Safety Specialist

The role

You will provide on-site observation of construction activities at the Vulcan Elements facility. You will ensure health and safety compliance with regulations and company standards.

What you will do

• Design and stand up Vulcan's Construction & Contractor Safety Program.
• Develop a contractor prequalification framework and safety scorecard.
• Draft safety-related contract provisions in partnership with Legal and Procurement.
• Establish and formalize stop-work authority and escalation protocols.
• Lead independent incident investigations.
• Conduct risk-based site inspections for high-consequence activities.
• Audit contractor JHAs and incident reports.
• Build and maintain a leading-indicator safety dashboard.
• Verify stormwater and erosion control compliance.
• Collaborate with the Factory Engineering Manager and participate in safety meetings.

Required qualifications

• Proven experience in construction safety, ideally on large industrial, manufacturing, or DOD-related capital projects.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards, JHA development, and incident investigation methodology.
• Comfort operating with real authority and autonomy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Completed OSHA 30-hour training.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
• Must be willing to respond and mobilize to the site if an incident happens during the night.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to perform activities including climbing ladders and scaffolds, lifting (up to 35 lbs), walking, balancing, and stooping.
• Must be able to climb stairs, stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in environments that may be hot, humid, or noisy.
• Must be able to complete required fit testing and wear appropriate PPE including respirators.

Nice to have

• Bilingual
• OSHA 510
• First aid/CPR/AED certified

About the company

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. They serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive.