Project Safety Assistant

About the Role

Safety Worxs is seeking an experienced Project Safety Assistant to support a large-scale building construction project in Nacogdoches, Texas. This is an on-site, full-time safety position focused on proactive risk control, OSHA compliance, and consistent field engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation and enforcement of the project safety management plan.
• Perform daily field inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits.
• Assist with incident investigations, root-cause reviews, and corrective actions.
• Help deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and recurring project safety meetings.
• Review job hazard analyses, permits, and subcontractor safety documentation.
• Monitor higher-risk work such as excavation, confined-space entry, crane operations, electrical work, and fall-protection activities.
• Maintain required safety records and reporting while reinforcing corrective actions in the field.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified.

Qualifications

• At least five consecutive years of dedicated building-construction safety experience, or qualifying safety education with relevant field experience.
• Current OSHA 510, OSHA 500, or OSHA 502 certification.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid credentials.
• Practical knowledge of fall protection, scaffolds, excavation and trenching, confined spaces, crane and rigging safety, electrical safety and LOTO, incident investigation, industrial hygiene, fire prevention, and respiratory protection.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $40-$45 per hour, depending on experience.
• Healthcare benefits, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Per diem may be available.

Work setting: On-site in Nacogdoches, Texas.