The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc
Safety Engineer - ESOP Opportunity
The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Safety Engineer — Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil (ESOP)
Location:
Colorado (Denver metro & statewide travel) Employment Type:
Full-time
Industry:
DOT / Roads / Bridges / Earthwork / Utilities
Make a real impact on complex infrastructure.
Our client (an ESOP contractor) is adding a project-level Safety Specialist to drive EH&S excellence across heavy highway and heavy civil jobsites. You’ll be the go-to safety advisor for project teams and subcontractors—on the ground, in the work, preventing incidents before they happen.
What You’ll Do
Lead safety on heavy highway/civil scopes: traffic control, bridges/structures, earthwork, utilities, paving, and night work.
Run subcontractor precons and onboarding; set clear expectations tied to OSHA, DOT, FRA/FAA (as applicable), and client requirements.
Coach superintendents/foremen on hazard ID, JSAs, corrective actions, and safe work planning around heavy equipment and live traffic.
Deliver site‑specific training (OSHA, client‑mandated, task‑based); lead New Employee Orientation.
Own field execution of HCSS Safety inspections and Toolbox Talks; keep documentation tight and audit‑ready.
Conduct routine jobsite audits; investigate injuries, equipment damage, GL/auto incidents; drive root cause + corrective actions.
Support company and project safety committees; champion a no‑excuses safety culture.
What You Bring
2–4+ years
safety management
in heavy highway/heavy civil
(roads, bridges, utilities, mass earthwork, paving).
Solid command of OSHA standards; working knowledge of DOT work zones, excavation/trenching, fall protection, rigging, cranes.
Able to spot exposures unique to civil work and close the loop with practical fixes.
Strong communicator and field presence; credible with craft, subs, and owners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety software (HCSS Safety experience a plus).
CHST preferred
(or on track).
Valid driver’s license; able to pass background checks for airports/rail/military bases.
Willing to travel across Colorado and respond to occasional after‑hours events.
Working Conditions
Field‑first role: outdoors around heavy equipment, traffic control, variable weather; frequent walking on uneven ground, ladders/stairs, confined/bridge spaces.
Regular standing/walking; occasional climbing/kneeling; lift/move up to 25 lbs.
Vision/mobility suitable for active, dynamic jobsites.
Why This Role
ESOP
participation with a contractor committed to building safely and investing in its people.
High autonomy, visible impact, and resume‑making projects across Colorado infrastructure.
Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Location:
Colorado (Denver metro & statewide travel) Employment Type:
Full-time
Industry:
DOT / Roads / Bridges / Earthwork / Utilities
Make a real impact on complex infrastructure.
Our client (an ESOP contractor) is adding a project-level Safety Specialist to drive EH&S excellence across heavy highway and heavy civil jobsites. You’ll be the go-to safety advisor for project teams and subcontractors—on the ground, in the work, preventing incidents before they happen.
What You’ll Do
Lead safety on heavy highway/civil scopes: traffic control, bridges/structures, earthwork, utilities, paving, and night work.
Run subcontractor precons and onboarding; set clear expectations tied to OSHA, DOT, FRA/FAA (as applicable), and client requirements.
Coach superintendents/foremen on hazard ID, JSAs, corrective actions, and safe work planning around heavy equipment and live traffic.
Deliver site‑specific training (OSHA, client‑mandated, task‑based); lead New Employee Orientation.
Own field execution of HCSS Safety inspections and Toolbox Talks; keep documentation tight and audit‑ready.
Conduct routine jobsite audits; investigate injuries, equipment damage, GL/auto incidents; drive root cause + corrective actions.
Support company and project safety committees; champion a no‑excuses safety culture.
What You Bring
2–4+ years
safety management
in heavy highway/heavy civil
(roads, bridges, utilities, mass earthwork, paving).
Solid command of OSHA standards; working knowledge of DOT work zones, excavation/trenching, fall protection, rigging, cranes.
Able to spot exposures unique to civil work and close the loop with practical fixes.
Strong communicator and field presence; credible with craft, subs, and owners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety software (HCSS Safety experience a plus).
CHST preferred
(or on track).
Valid driver’s license; able to pass background checks for airports/rail/military bases.
Willing to travel across Colorado and respond to occasional after‑hours events.
Working Conditions
Field‑first role: outdoors around heavy equipment, traffic control, variable weather; frequent walking on uneven ground, ladders/stairs, confined/bridge spaces.
Regular standing/walking; occasional climbing/kneeling; lift/move up to 25 lbs.
Vision/mobility suitable for active, dynamic jobsites.
Why This Role
ESOP
participation with a contractor committed to building safely and investing in its people.
High autonomy, visible impact, and resume‑making projects across Colorado infrastructure.
Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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