Project Safety Assistant, TX

Safety Worxs is seeking an experienced Project Safety Assistant (PSA) to support a large-scale building construction project. This role is responsible for leading all on-site safety efforts, driving proactive risk management, and ensuring full compliance with OSHA construction standards and project-specific safety protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Support implementation and enforcement of the Project Safety Management Plan (PSMP)


• Conduct daily field inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits


• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions


• Support project safety orientations, toolbox talks, and weekly safety meetings


• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and subcontractor safety documentation


• Monitor high-risk activities including excavation, confined space entry, crane operations, electrical work, and fall protection


• Maintain project safety documentation, records, and reporting requirements


• Work closely with project leadership, subcontractors, and owner representatives to reinforce site safety expectations


• Assist with enforcement of project safety requirements and corrective actions in the field


• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 consecutive years dedicated solely to building construction safety experience required


• Candidates with a 4-year degree in a construction safety discipline must possess at least 1 year of actual field experience in building construction safety


• CSP, CHST, or other nationally recognized safety certifications may be considered toward experience requirements


• OSHA 510, OSHA 500, or OSHA 502 certification required and must be current within 5 years


• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications required

Candidates must demonstrate practical knowledge, field experience, and documented continuing education in:

• Fall protection


• Scaffolds (supported and suspended)


• Excavation and trenching


• Confined space (permit and non-permit)


• Crane operations and basic rigging


• Electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)


• Incident investigation


• Industrial hygiene for construction


• Fire protection and prevention


• Respiratory protection

Benefits:

• Full-time 


• Healthcare benefits paid


• Dental and vision insurance


• 401k at 4% match


• approx. 2 year project


• $40 - $45 Depending on Experience