BILINGUAL SAFETY DIRECTOR

G.A. West is seeking qualified applicants to fill a safety role within our management staff. The selected individual will work within our existing safety group as the director of our Spanish first safety efforts. The vision for this position is to ensure the (primary) Spanish-speaking members of our craft labor are provided the highest level of training and enforcement in regard to hazard identification, risk mitigation, means and methods selection, competent person training, stop work authority, and safe work practices. We want to have edge-to-edge consistency in safe work practices across all crafts and languages.

Certifications - Required

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
• Multi-craft heavy-industrial construction experience required (site work, concrete, structural steel, piping systems, electrical & instrumentation, millwright, machinery installation, and heavy)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910
• OSHA 510 and/or OSHA 500 (Construction) - Strongly preferred
• CHST and/or CSP - Preferred
• Lift director experience and/or heavy equipment operations

Certifications - Preferred 

Skills:

• Safety management experience within the industrial construction industry

Languages

Bilingual:

Primary- Spanish

Secondary- English

Job details

Lead guide and direct safety program along with other safety professionals for an industrial, self-perform, direct-hire, multi-craft contractor. The direct hire scopes of work include, but may not be limited to:

• Site Work
• Concrete Work
• Structural Steel Erection
• Piping Systems Erection
• Electrical and Instrumentation

Job type

• Full-time

Travel requirements

• Based out of Creola, Alabama Home Office
• Weekly jobsite travel required

Full job description

The Safety Director plays a critical leadership role in onboarding, training, and developing new Safety team members, ensuring they are well prepared with the knowledge and resources needed for success in the field. This position collaborates closely with field teams, project managers, and executive leadership to uphold compliance with OSHA regulations, local safety requirements, and company policies.

Key responsibilities include conducting weekly job site audits, performing safety inspections, and leading comprehensive investigations and documentation of workplace incidents. Weekly & frequent travel to job sites is required to support field operations and ensure a consistent, high-standard safety presence across all projects.

The ideal candidate is proactive, well-versed in construction safety standards, and skilled in building and maintaining a strong culture of safety throughout diverse and dynamic project environments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching & Training

• Lead onboarding, training, and performance oversight for new Safety team members.
• Manage safety reporting, project visits, and field audits for staff.
• Serve as Spanish First Safety Director.
• Supervise administrative staff within the Safety Department.

Safety Audits & Inspections

• Conduct regular job site inspections to identify and correct hazards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and company safety standards.
• Document findings and communicate results to project and branch leadership.

Accident Investigation

• Investigate incidents, gather evidence, and complete required documentation.
• Coordinate with HR and leadership on medical or corrective actions.
• Implement preventative measures and support injured employees.

Policies & Programs

• Enforce safety regulations and ensure PPE compliance.
• Maintain safety records, OSHA logs, and audit documentation.
• Support project teams in integrating safety into planning and execution.
• Oversee emergency response readiness and onsite training.

Safety Instruction

• Deliver safety and regulatory training for new hires and field personnel.
• Train and certify equipment operators; audit performance for compliance.
• Maintain credentials and continually update safety knowledge.

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work this position performs. This is not a complete listing; other responsibilities will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction safety, with field or project-based experience strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Certification required; CSP, CHST, or similar credentials preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and other applicable safety regulations.
• Proven experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and investigations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work independently across multiple projects in dynamic construction environments.

Physical Requirements include, but are not limited to the following:

• Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat, climb and perform physical inspections regularly.
• Able to frequently travel to job sites and meetings.
• Able to wear the required personal protective equipment.
• Able to work with specialized safety equipment.
• Able to see, talk, and hear in person, via phone, and online/video.
• Able to lift & carry items up to 50 lbs.

G.A. West & Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. To provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been, and will continue to be, G.A. West policy not to discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, genetic information, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, disability, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law for all personal actions and all phases of recruitment and/or employment.