What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Professional position at Epcon Partners?
Safety Professional – Construction
Company: Epcon
Location: New Mexico
Employment Type: Contract
About the Role
Epcon is looking for an experienced Safety Professional to support a large-scale construction project. You'll be the on-site safety lead for your assigned scope, making sure work is performed safely and in line with client, federal, state, and local requirements. This role suits someone who knows construction safety well, can hold contractors accountable, and can build a strong safety culture in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Enforce the client's site safety program and all applicable OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations
- Conduct daily field inspections and audits, identify hazards, and ensure corrective actions are completed
- Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits to work, and pre-task plans
- Lead or support safety orientations, toolbox talks, and site safety meetings
- Investigate incidents and near misses, conduct root cause analysis, and track corrective actions to close-out
- Monitor subcontractor compliance and coach crews on safe work practices
- Oversee high-risk activities such as excavation, lifting and rigging, working at heights, confined space, hot work, and energy isolation (LOTO)
- Maintain safety documentation, training records, and inspection logs
- Prepare and submit safety metrics and reports to project leadership and the client
- Support emergency preparedness and response planning
Minimum Qualifications
Certification (at least one required):
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
- Graduate or Chartered Member of IOSH
- Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction (STS-C)
- Or a Bachelor's degree or higher in an EHS or EHS-related field
Training (at least one, completed within the last 3 years):
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training
- NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma
Experience:
- At least 5 years of safety experience on construction projects of similar size and type (pharma, data center, refinery)
Additional Requirements:
- Must pass a competency assessment prior to assignment
- Must meet all qualification, education, and certification requirements under local laws and regulations where the project is located
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on large commercial, industrial, or infrastructure builds
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence field crews and contractor leadership
- Proficiency with safety reporting and incident management software
- First Aid/CPR certification