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iLocatum lists this Field Safety Specialist (2 positions) – Border Wall in TX opportunity in laredo, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Heavy Civil Field Safety Specialist - Border WallLaredo, TX | $85,000 to $110,000 per year | Full-timeA heavy civil contractor has been awarded a multi-year federal contract to continue construction of the U.S. Border Wall in South Texas. It is hiring a Field Safety Specialist to support the site safety program in the field. The project covers more than 60 miles of barrier wall, along with patrol road construction and repair, bridges, boat ramps, and electrical, lighting, and detection system installation. The Field Safety Specialist will be based in the Laredo, TX area for the length of the project.Full-time, on-site at the project in the Laredo, TX area. Candidates must live near the project for its duration.$85,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience.You will be the day-to-day safety presence on active work fronts along a linear project that stretches across more than 60 miles. You will conduct field inspections, review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and pre-task plans with crews before work starts, and correct unsafe conditions on the spot.You will oversee subcontractor safety performance and follow up on corrective actions. You will focus on high-risk heavy civil hazards, including excavation and trenching, heavy equipment, lifting operations, and traffic control along patrol roads. You will support the Site Safety and Health Officer with documentation, incident reporting, safety orientations, and toolbox talks, and help keep the project compliant with USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements.Required Qualifications5+ years of construction safety experienceOSHA 30-Hour Construction certificationHands-on experience with field inspections, AHAs or pre-task planning, subcontractor oversight, and corrective actionsExperience managing excavation, heavy equipment, lifting, traffic control, and similar field hazardsCurrent First Aid and CPR certificationAbility to live in the Laredo, TX area for the length of the projectResume must clearly list each project's type, your role, project value, delivery method, and federal agency where applicablePreferred QualificationsHeavy civil, linear infrastructure, roadway, utility, or pipeline construction experienceWorking knowledge of USACE EM 385-1-1Federal construction experienceCHST or STS certificationTraffic control or work zone safety certificationExperience supporting safety across dispersed work sites$85,000 to $110,000 base salaryMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k)Paid time off and paid holidaysTo apply, submit your resume for consideration.
Worksite address
laredo, TX, 78040, US
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