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Job Description
Construction Site Safety Specialist
Location: Jeffersonville, IN
Project: Canadian Solar – $800M PV Manufacturing Facility
Why Join Us?
This is more than a jobsite, it’s a landmark project shaping the future of clean energy in the U.S. Canadian Solar’s $800M manufacturing facility represents a major investment in domestic solar production, offering the rare opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, large-scale build from the ground up. With a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, this project sets the standard for what modern construction can achieve.
Role Overview
The Construction Site Safety Specialist will serve as a key advocate for a zero-incident culture, partnering closely with field teams, subcontractors, and leadership to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing jobsite.
Key Responsibilities
You’re a field-first safety professional who thrives in fast-paced construction environments. You don’t just enforce rules—you influence behavior. You’re confident walking the site, engaging crews, and addressing issues in real time. You’re looking for a role where your voice matters, your impact is visible, and your work contributes to something bigger than the build itself.
Day in the Life
Construction Site Safety Specialist
Location: Jeffersonville, IN
Project: Canadian Solar – $800M PV Manufacturing Facility
Why Join Us?
This is more than a jobsite, it’s a landmark project shaping the future of clean energy in the U.S. Canadian Solar’s $800M manufacturing facility represents a major investment in domestic solar production, offering the rare opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, large-scale build from the ground up. With a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, this project sets the standard for what modern construction can achieve.
Role Overview
The Construction Site Safety Specialist will serve as a key advocate for a zero-incident culture, partnering closely with field teams, subcontractors, and leadership to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing jobsite.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily site safety inspections and hazard assessments across active construction zones
- Enforce OSHA standards and company safety policies among all subcontractors and trades
- Lead toolbox talks, safety orientations, and ongoing training initiatives
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; implement corrective actions
- Maintain accurate safety documentation, logs, and compliance records
- Collaborate with project leadership to proactively identify and mitigate risks
- Support safety audits and ensure readiness for regulatory inspections
- Promote a culture of accountability, awareness, and continuous improvement on site
- Maintain an incident-free or low TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) environment
- 100% completion of required safety training and onboarding for all personnel
- Timely reporting and resolution of safety incidents and near misses
- Positive audit outcomes and regulatory compliance scores
- Demonstrated improvement in proactive safety observations and reporting
You’re a field-first safety professional who thrives in fast-paced construction environments. You don’t just enforce rules—you influence behavior. You’re confident walking the site, engaging crews, and addressing issues in real time. You’re looking for a role where your voice matters, your impact is visible, and your work contributes to something bigger than the build itself.
Day in the Life
- Start the day with a site walk and pre-task safety planning with trade partners
- Lead a morning toolbox talk focused on current jobsite risks
- Conduct inspections across multiple work zones (civil, structural, MEP)
- Partner with supervisors to correct hazards and improve workflows
- Document findings, track metrics, and prepare reports for leadership
- Wrap the day ensuring all crews leave the site safely and compliantly
- 3 years of construction site safety experience (MEP experience strongly preferred)
- OSHA 30 Certification required
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices
- Experience working on large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects preferred
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence diverse field teams
- Proficiency in safety documentation, reporting, and incident investigation
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Jeffersonville, IN