Construction Safety Specialist

Qualus

. Promote and maintain a safe work environment on power generation construction projects .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeVicksburg • Mississippi • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in construction safety management, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and implementing effective safety initiatives. Proficient in conducting safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations while coordinating project safety and environmental compliance.

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OSHA RegulationsConstruction Safety StandardsSafety InspectionsIncident InvestigationsMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Construction Safety ManagementSafety AuditsHazard IdentificationCorrective ActionsConstruction Quality AssuranceEnvironmental ComplianceProject SchedulingCost MonitoringContractor CoordinationResource Planning

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

AIRSWEBSWMPPSPCCJSA DevelopmentConstruction Management Software

Industry Keywords

Construction SafetyPower GenerationEnvironmental PermitsSite Safety InitiativesContractor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote and maintain a safe work environment on power generation construction projects
Support site safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and project-specific safety requirements
Participate in project teams developing project scope, cost estimates, schedules, critical paths, and detailed construction plans
Participate in site field/scope visits and design constructability reviews
Assist with construction contract bid packages, review responses, vendor selection, and pre-bid meetings
Develop construction plans including outages, work dates, and construction resource requirements
Ensure contractors complete mandated safety training
Coordinate with survey and soil boring crews
Ensure required ROW and Environmental permits are in place before construction
Participate in contractor pre-construction and safety kickoff meetings
Monitor contractor material inventories and coordinate with contract design engineers regarding deficiencies
Attend and review tailboard conferences; develop and review JSAs; conduct observations and hazard analyses
Perform daily safety observations and hazard analyses; monitor contractor crews, task skills, mental and physical state, public exposure, and accident/incident reporting in AIRSWEB
Monitor and report theft or illegal activity
Ensure contractor activities do not compromise system reliability
Ensure contractor quality, project maintainability, and compatibility with existing Grid Operations equipment
Coordinate environmental sampling, oil removal, stormwater management, SWMPP, and SPCC activities
Identify and address project safety hazards and environmental concerns
Monitor and routinely report project construction schedule and cost
Perform construction quality assurance checks
Ensure SWMS/Asset Data forms and corresponding equipment photos are completed
Monitor schedule and progress against the requested in-service date

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of construction safety specialist/coordinator experience
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations
Ability to identify hazards and implement corrective actions in a fast-paced construction environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Travel to construction sites throughout Mississippi
Ability to walk active construction sites for extended periods, including uneven terrain, gravel, stairs, and temporary access routes
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and reach throughout the workday
Ability to work at varying heights and near heavy construction equipment and ongoing operations
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds of safety equipment, training materials, and monitoring devices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
Retirement Savings Plans, including employer matching where applicable
Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays