HSE Specialist - Primoris Heavy Civil - Houston, TX

Join Primoris Heavy Civil and step into a role where your knowledge and experience make an immediate impact. We are seeking an HSE Specialist for our Houston, TX location to be an active partner in building a strong safety culture across roads, bridges, and highway construction projects.

This role goes beyond compliance. It’s about applying your expertise to coach, guide, and engage with crews every day. The HSE Specialist works side by side with operations, supervisors, and craft to strengthen awareness, reinforce accountability, and deliver solutions that prevent incidents before they happen. This is a professional environment designed to sharpen the skills and judgment you bring with you.

Job Description

Assist the Division Safety Manager in maintaining and advancing a safety program consistent with company standards and regulatory requirements. This includes pre-job planning, supporting task-specific procedures, and evaluating field performance. Monitor compliance, issue periodic reports, and develop action plans to improve results. Participate in creating and delivering impactful training for safety, personnel development, and crew engagement. Strong computer and reporting skills are essential to prepare accurate investigations, analyses, and documentation.

General Requirements

• Demonstrate and practice safe work habits at all times
• Follow verbal and written instructions clearly and accurately
• Safely use hand and power tools as needed
• Report to and support immediate supervision
• Deliver work that meets project quality expectations
• Accountable for tools and materials at shift’s end
• Work effectively as part of a team, supporting others

Functional Requirements

• Take part in project planning to help create safe and productive work environments
• Inspect and maintain first aid kits, firefighting equipment, and evacuation systems
• Post hazard warnings and ensure crews are trained in safe procedures
• Maintain proper documentation for compliance with regulations
• Track and manage PPE and safety supply inventories
• Assist in identifying project-specific safety needs
• Coordinate weekly safety meetings and specialized reviews with supervision
• Conduct new hire safety orientations and refresher sessions
• Promote safety awareness through posters, campaigns, and crew talks
• Prepare monthly safety reports and review results with project leadership
• Support accident investigations and insurance documentation
• Work with Risk Management and insurance providers as needed
• Perform additional duties as directed by supervision
• Apply sound judgment and independent decision-making within safety standards
• Travel as needed to field locations
• Communicate effectively with crews, supervisors, and leadership

Qualification Standards

• 3 to 5 years of safety experience in heavy civil, road, bridge, or highway construction
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus
• Strong computer skills with the ability to prepare investigations and reports
• Completion of required pre-employment testing and new hire orientation quizzes
• Ability to pass drug/alcohol screening and physical evaluation
• Must not pose a direct safety threat to self or others
• Meet all client safety requirements including PPE and grooming standards
• Able to properly wear safety equipment such as respirator, fall protection, and hearing protection

Physical Requirements

• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy
• Pass required physical exams as needed
• Climb ladders, scaffolds, and work safely at heights
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in confined spaces
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. safely, requesting help for heavier loads
• Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven ground surfaces
• Work extended hours in outdoor conditions including heat, cold, humidity, and rain
• Be clean-shaven when required to wear respirators or other PPE

Work Environment

• Work performed on industrial construction sites and training environments
• Must navigate uneven ground and obstructed paths
• Work performed both at elevation and in confined spaces
• Exposure to outdoor elements including extreme temperatures and humidity
• Work around heavy equipment, noise, and potential chemical hazards

Benefits

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Heavy Civil (formerly James Construction Group) has long-standing history that dates back to the 1920’s, where it earned the reputation as one of the most well respected heavy civil contractors in the Gulf Coast region. In 2009, the company’s growth continued through a merger with Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris), one of the largest companies listed in ENR’s Top 400 Contractors. Supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, Primoris Heavy Civil has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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