Safety Specialist

DURATION: 18 months – with possibility of extension

Details: 

MATRIX is seeking a Safety Specialist who will be responsible for ensuring the safe execution of all logistics, rigging, crane, and connection activities related to the installation of pharmaceutical equipment. This role requires a strong background in industrial construction safety with direct exposure to millwright, ironworker, and crane operations. The Site Safety Manager will act as the on-site authority for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing safety programs in alignment with Barnhart, Customer, and OSHA standards.

Key Responsibilities: 

• • Develop, implement, and monitor site-specific safety plans and job hazard analyses.

  • Ensure compliance with Barnhart safety procedures, Customer site requirements, and OSHA regulations.

  • Conduct daily pre-task safety meetings and toolbox talks.

  • Provide direct oversight of millwrights, ironworkers, and crane crews to ensure safe work practices.

  • Monitor crane operations, rigging activities, equipment setting, and steel connections for compliance with approved lift and work plans.

  • Stop work and implement corrective actions when unsafe conditions are identified.

  • Conduct safety orientations for all site personnel and subcontractors.

  • Coach and mentor field supervisors and craft labor on safety best practices.

  • Ensure proper use of PPE, fall protection, rigging gear, and heavy equipment safety protocols.

  • Lead investigations into near-misses, incidents, or unsafe acts/conditions, and develop corrective/preventive measures.

  • Maintain all site safety documentation, including daily safety logs, inspection checklists, and regulatory reports.

  • Serve as primary contact for emergency response coordination.

  • Provide daily safety updates to Barnhart project management and Customer representatives.

  • Participate in site coordination meetings, providing input on safety considerations for logistics and crane planning.

  • Support the close-out process by compiling safety records and lessons learned.

   

  Required Qualifications:

  •         5 years of safety management experience in industrial construction, heavy rigging, or millwright/ironworker environments.
  •         Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, crane safety, rigging operations, and steel erection safety requirements.
  •         Experience developing and enforcing site-specific safety programs.
  •         Ability to communicate effectively with client representatives, field teams, and subcontractors.
  •         Current OSHA 30-hour certification.
  •         First Aid/CPR certification.

   

  Preferred Qualifications:

  •         Pharmaceutical or advanced manufacturing project experience.
  •        Barnhart project or engineered heavy lift/logistics safety experience.
  •      CSP, CHST, or equivalent safety certification.

  Physical Requirements:

  •        Must be capable of working in outdoor environments and industrial construction settings
  •         Ability to walk the site, climb scaffolding or ladders as needed, and oversee rigging operations in real-time

Additional Details: 

• Based out of a regional office in Boswell, IN.  This role will be located at the project site in Lebanon, IN.
• Standard work schedule is 10-hour days, 5 days a week with flexibility to work evening and weekends.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Apply for the position and join a company built on a foundation of excellence with employees who continue to grow and thrive with us. MATRIX is based in New Hampshire with over 100 employees in multiple locations. Come work at an organization rewarding those with impeccable attention to detail and an equally strong view of the larger objective!

MATRIX is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We look forward to you joining our team!