Turner Construction Company
2025-2026 Entry Level Project Safety Assistant (Portland)
Turner Construction Company, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
Join to apply for the 2025-2026 Entry Level Project Safety Assistant (Portland) role at Turner Construction Company. Division: Oregon Project Location(s): Portland, OR 97205 USA Job Type: Regular | Job Classification: Entry | Education: Bachelors Degree | Travel Involved: 0-10% Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt Industry: Construction / Environmental Health and Safety Position Description
Assist with enforcement and adherence of company, Environmental Health & Safety, and risk management policies and procedures on construction projects. Support identification, elimination, and control of hazardous conditions on projects that may lead to injury and/or property damage. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities Assist with providing training for safe work practices, implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and EH&S programs, policies, and procedures for construction project and Trade employees.
Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contract requirements.
Assist with reviewing subcontractors’ training as per OSHA standards.
Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with regulations and contractual requirements.
Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random) in alignment with requirements.
Assist with coordination of preconstruction meetings with supervisor.
Assist with conducting effective worker orientation programs for new employees; administer and record participation.
Assist with gathering Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project contractors based on contractual requirements.
Assist with maintaining safety records (PTPs, JHAs, training records, toolbox meetings, OSHA 300 log, MSDS, chemical inventory, incident investigations and metrics).
Assist with conducting Safety meetings, and record and issue meeting minutes as directed by supervisor.
Assist with maintaining log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings and provide summary reports to supervisor.
Assist with conducting project site safety audits and work area inspections, develop inspection summaries with corrective action recommendations, and issue reports of violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate resolution.
Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on imminent danger situations.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field, and minimum of 1 year of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
Familiar with Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations
Familiar with general construction operations
Ability to identify safety-related exposures and propose corrective actions
Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments
Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in non-structured environments and adapt priorities with management direction
Proficient computer and data entry skills; Microsoft Office suite and collaboration tools
Limited travel may be required; access to reliable transportation required
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Physical Demands: Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work in construction environments; frequent sitting, standing, reaching, and manual tasks. May require lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations available. Work Environment: Construction sites with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor conditions, and noise levels ranging from moderate to loud. Office or remote work possible occasionally. Compliance with company safety policies and applicable laws is required.
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Portland, OR 3 days ago
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Join to apply for the 2025-2026 Entry Level Project Safety Assistant (Portland) role at Turner Construction Company. Division: Oregon Project Location(s): Portland, OR 97205 USA Job Type: Regular | Job Classification: Entry | Education: Bachelors Degree | Travel Involved: 0-10% Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt Industry: Construction / Environmental Health and Safety Position Description
Assist with enforcement and adherence of company, Environmental Health & Safety, and risk management policies and procedures on construction projects. Support identification, elimination, and control of hazardous conditions on projects that may lead to injury and/or property damage. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities Assist with providing training for safe work practices, implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and EH&S programs, policies, and procedures for construction project and Trade employees.
Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contract requirements.
Assist with reviewing subcontractors’ training as per OSHA standards.
Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with regulations and contractual requirements.
Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random) in alignment with requirements.
Assist with coordination of preconstruction meetings with supervisor.
Assist with conducting effective worker orientation programs for new employees; administer and record participation.
Assist with gathering Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project contractors based on contractual requirements.
Assist with maintaining safety records (PTPs, JHAs, training records, toolbox meetings, OSHA 300 log, MSDS, chemical inventory, incident investigations and metrics).
Assist with conducting Safety meetings, and record and issue meeting minutes as directed by supervisor.
Assist with maintaining log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings and provide summary reports to supervisor.
Assist with conducting project site safety audits and work area inspections, develop inspection summaries with corrective action recommendations, and issue reports of violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate resolution.
Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on imminent danger situations.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field, and minimum of 1 year of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
Familiar with Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations
Familiar with general construction operations
Ability to identify safety-related exposures and propose corrective actions
Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments
Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in non-structured environments and adapt priorities with management direction
Proficient computer and data entry skills; Microsoft Office suite and collaboration tools
Limited travel may be required; access to reliable transportation required
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Physical Demands: Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work in construction environments; frequent sitting, standing, reaching, and manual tasks. May require lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations available. Work Environment: Construction sites with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor conditions, and noise levels ranging from moderate to loud. Office or remote work possible occasionally. Compliance with company safety policies and applicable laws is required.
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Portland, OR 3 days ago
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