Excavation Safety Specialist | West Point, PA

Responsibilities:

The Safety Specialist in West Point, PA supports specific project needs by ensuring best practices are implemented, safety compliance requirements are met, and helps enhance a culture of safety. Oversee excavation and underground utility activities at a high-profile operational facility while ensuring compliance with OSHA, client, and site-specific safety requirements.

• Oversee excavation and trenching activities onsite
• Ensure compliance with excavation safety standards, permits, and safe work practices
• Conduct daily safety audits, inspections, and field observations
• Monitor high-risk construction activities and contractor compliance
• Participate in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning
• Assist with incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety documentation
• Work closely with project management, field supervision, and subcontractors to maintain a safe work environment
• Support additional overtime or extended coverage as project needs require

Qualifications:

• Strong excavation and trenching safety experience required
• OSHA 3015 Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics training required
• OSHA 510 highly preferred
• Experience overseeing underground utility or civil construction activities preferred
• Ability to recognize and mitigate excavation-related hazards required
• Strong communication and field presence required
• Embody HazTek's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, Accountability

Overview:

HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment, stability, competitive benefits, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 275 full-time HazTek safety professionals.

At HazTek, We Stand Together for Safety

We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of the organization; an environment in which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Travel | Relocation: Local Only - No travel, per diem or relocation is offered for this opportunity