
Safety Associate (Construction, Contract)
- Dickey County, ND Fargo, ND
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support clients in building and maintaining strong safety cultures on a project basis.
- Answer client questions regarding safety and environmental compliance.
- Conduct safety audits using iAuditor software at assigned construction sites, identifying best practices and violations of state and/or federal OSHA regulations.
- Customize and deliver safety programs and training modules tailored to each client's needs.
- Provide in-person safety training at client offices, job sites, or OECS's state-of-the-art training center.
- Attend client Safety Committee meetings to offer insight and guidance.
- Offer onsite support during OSHA inspections.
- Build rapport and trust with construction workers and leadership.
- Represent clients at informal OSHA conferences.
- Interpret construction plans and specifications effectively.
- Participate in construction progress meetings.
- Bring hands-on experience from mid-size to large commercial and residential job sites.
- Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA 1926, MN Rules 5207, and ANSI/NFPA standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Multiple years of construction-related safety experience.
- Certifications such as CHST, ASP, or CSP (BCSP).
- OSHA 30
- CPR/First Aid
- Experience working at data center sites
- Solid understanding of OSHA construction standards.
- Skilled in accident investigation and risk reduction.
- Deep familiarity with the industrial construction industry.
- Organized, adaptable, and collaborative.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
- Engaging trainer who can deliver compliance content in an impactful, memorable way.
- Passionate about learning and skilled at teaching and coaching.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record, with comfort in driving to client sites.