Site Safety Specialist

Position Overview

Are you ready to launch your career in the construction industry with Helm? As a Helm Site Safety Specialist, you will support the Safety Manager and Mechanical Construction Team in implementing and maintaining project safety standards. This is an entry-level field-based role focused on assisting with daily safety operations, documentation, and compliance activities on fast-paced large scale construction projects.

The Specialist will work closely with craft personnel, project management, subcontractors, and client representatives to reinforce company safety expectations and promote a proactive safety culture.

This position may be deployed across one or multiple projects based on organizational requirements and will report to a designated Project Safety Manager or directly to the Corporate Safety Director, as determined by project structure. The ideal candidate understands the dynamic nature of construction operations and is willing to “go where the work is.”

This role is currently based on our New Carlisle, Indiana project; however, with limited remaining scope on this site, relocation to another active project may be required as business needs evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the site-specific safety program under direction of the Safety Manager.
• Support daily field safety observations and documentation of findings.
• Help monitor compliance with company, client, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Assist with Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Critical Control Cards (CCC), and pre-task planning reviews.
• Participate in new hire orientations and support site-specific safety onboarding.
• Help coordinate and track required safety training and certifications.
• Support documentation management including permits, inspection logs, and safety reports.
• Participate in incident response and assist with investigations and documentation.
• Support project start-up meetings and communicate safety expectations to field teams.
• Monitor housekeeping, PPE compliance, and general site conditions.
• Assist with maintaining safety boards, signage, and communication materials.
• Interface professionally with subcontractors and client safety representatives.
• Provide mentoring support to craft workers under supervision of Safety Leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 0–3 years of construction or safety-related experience preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• Certification must have been completed within the past three years, or candidate must be willing to obtain/update certification upon hire.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926) preferred.
• Strong interest in safety within mission critical or mechanical construction environments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-accountability project setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Comfortable using tablets and mobile field technology.
• Ability to work in both office and active construction site environments.
• Willingness to travel based on project location.

Professional Certifications (Preferred / Development Track)

Candidates should possess, or demonstrate the ability to obtain, nationally recognized safety credentials such as:

• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST)

Salary & Benefits

Range: $60,000 – $80,000

Final determination of a successful candidate’s pay is based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Helm provides a competitive compensation package that recognizes an individual’s experience and qualifications combined with a benefits package to meet your needs.

Relocation assistance and project-based travel expense reimbursement are available for eligible candidates based on assignment requirements.

As a valued member of the Helm team, your benefits package will include:

• 401K plan with matching contributions
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Wellness Programs

Join Helm and become part of our supportive, family-like culture where hard work is recognized and rewarded. Your contributions will make a meaningful impact on our projects, ensuring every day you go home knowing you’ve played a vital role in our success. If you’re ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey, apply now to join our dedicated team at Helm.