Safety Assistant

The Safety Assistant provides vital administrative and analytical support to the Safety Group. This role is designed for an individual eager to advance Clark's "24/7 culture of care" by assisting with policy administration, data visualization, and field-based learning. You will work closely with safety leadership to ensure our programs are data-driven and our safety policies are executed with precision.

Core Responsibilities

Fitness for Duty Administration

• Policy Support: Assist in the daily administration of Clark's Fitness for Duty Policy.
• Testing Coordination: Support the coordination of pre-employment drug screenings and the random quarterly "fitness for duty" testing program.
• Compliance: Ensure all documentation related to workplace fitness and drug-free initiatives is maintained according to corporate standards.
  
  

Monthly Reporting & Documentation

• Data Assembly: Assist in gathering and assembling safety data, charts, and metrics for the Monthly Safety Report.
• Accuracy & Timeliness: Help ensure that all project-specific safety performance data is reported accurately and published on schedule.
• Regulatory Support: Help maintain documentation that aligns with federal, state, and local safety standards.
  
  

Safety Data Analysis

• Power BI Integration: Assist in developing and maintaining charts and dashboards within the new Safety Data Analysis tool in Power BI.
• Trend Identification: Use data visualization to help leadership identify potential hazards and project-specific safety trends.
• System Optimization: Provide input on how to improve data collection and reporting to better anticipate stakeholder needs.
  
  

Field Learning & Site Visits

• Mentorship Walks: Participate in site visits with Safety Group leadership to gain hands-on experience in hazard identification and job site organization.
• Operational Exposure: Observe work being performed firsthand to better understand the practical application of occupational health and safety requirements.
• Coaching Support: Assist leadership in coaching and educating trade contractors on site-specific safety plans.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

Technical & Professional Experience

• Experience: 0–2 years of relevant experience; an undergraduate degree in Safety and Health or a related field is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data tools (Power BI preferred) and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Training: OSHA 10 or 30 certification is a plus.
• Mindset: A passion for the construction industry and a commitment to building interpersonal relationships with team members and trade partners.
  
  

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• On-Site Activity: This is an active, hands-on role requiring frequent standing and navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. Requires a full range of physical motion (bending, kneeling, reaching) and lifting up to 25 pounds frequently (occasionally up to 50 pounds).
• Environmental Adaptability: Willingness to spend significant time on active construction sites exposed to all types of weather, moderate to loud noise levels, elevated/confined spaces, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Office Integration: Includes desk time in a typical office setting for computer work, document reviews, and meetings.
  
  

High-Performing Culture & Expectations

Candidates Must Thrive In a Demanding, High-performance Environment

• Commitment & Flexibility: Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases, client deadlines, or time-sensitive emergencies.
• Responsiveness: Ability to monitor and respond to phone calls, emails, and text messages as required to address critical situations effectively.
• Safety & Integrity: Full compliance with Clark Construction's safety policies, procedures, drug-free workplace mandates, and all applicable laws.
  
  

TO APPLY OR LEARN MORE

• To apply: https://www.clarkconstruction.com/build-your-career/search-apply
• Questions?: randal.marko@clarkconstruction.com