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Harris

National mechanical contractor: design, build, service

Site Safety Supervisor

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUpper Marlboro, MD, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is required.
  • A safety certification from an accredited or industry-recognized organization, such as BCSP, is required.
  • An OSHA 30 certification is required.
  • At least 4 years of experience in construction or industrial occupational health and safety is required.
  • At least 4 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Office tools is required.
  • Strong knowledge of safety equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to protect people, property, and operations at local, state, and national levels is required.
  • A proficient understanding of OSHA standards and regulatory guidelines is required.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively assist in identifying and mitigating hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities in collaboration with project management and supervisory teams.
  • Support the supervision and coordination of safety-related incident response, first aid, and rescue operations, and assume full responsibility for site safety during assigned shift work.
  • Contribute to developing, delivering, and overseeing new-hire orientations, task-specific training, and ongoing supervisor safety programs while supporting project manager safety training initiatives.
  • Perform detailed work-area inspections, including confined-space air sampling, and lead investigations into property damage and personal injury incidents.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of accidents, safety violations, and unsafe conditions, and issue confined-space entry and hot-work permits as required.
  • Partner with safety, health, and insurance representatives during site inspections and walkthroughs.
  • Review safety publications, equipment updates, and best practices to stay current on industry advancements.
  • Assist in preparing formal appeals for safety violation citations.
  • Input and manage safety data using Industry Safe management software.
  • Take ownership of the safety and well-being of Harris employees on-site.
  • Collaborate with the broader project safety team to foster a safety culture across all trades.
  • Lead or support project-specific safety training sessions to ensure compliance and awareness.
  • Develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve site-specific safety plans.
  • Coordinate safety badging processes and substance-abuse screening programs.
  • Deliver safety orientations and toolbox talks for all personnel.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise in mechanical contracting safety and guidance across the project.
  • Conduct specialized safety training related to mechanical systems and operations.
  • Participate in and support comprehensive site safety audits and assessments.
  • Manage permits, including hot-work, confined-space, excavation, ladder, and pre-task safety-planning documentation.
  • Participate in daily project meetings, including toolbox talks, subcontractor coordination, safety committees, and planning sessions.
  • Conduct routine walkthroughs and real-time project assessments.
  • Spot-check and approve pre-task plans, permits, and active work areas.
  • Participate in worker-to-worker safety observation programs.
  • Deliver timely, detailed incident analysis reports for near misses, injuries, and property damage events.
  • Support injury case management, including return-to-work and restricted-duty programs.
  • Engage in emergency-response planning, crisis management, and mock drills.
  • Lead or participate in daily stretch-and-bend programs to promote worker readiness.
  • Ensure Harris team members are prepared, compliant, and safety-focused at the start of each workday.
  • Contribute to developing and executing integrated work plans and job hazard analyses.
  • Support the creation of proactive safety recognition and reward programs.
  • Prepare and present monthly safety performance metrics, including Recordable Incident Rate and Days Away/Restricted/Transferred data.
  • Track and report leading indicators such as training completion rates, audit activity, safety observations, and hazard reporting.
  • Fulfill and coordinate supply orders for job sites while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
  • Organize and maintain equipment storage areas so materials are secure, accessible, and protected.
  • Ensure safety equipment and supplies are stored and managed in compliance with field procedures and company standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or safety is preferred.
  • Experience with workers’ compensation and accident investigation processes is preferred.
  • OSHA 510 certification is preferred.

About the Company

Harris

National mechanical contractor: design, build, service

Harris is a national mechanical contractor offering end-to-end building systems. It handles design and engineering, construction, controls, service, manufacturing, and conveyors for projects ranging from stadiums and power plants to hospitals and classrooms. Its work starts with designing and engineering the mechanical systems, then installing and integrating building controls, followed by ongoing service and maintenance. Harris differentiates itself through its national reach (21 locations across the U.S.), large workforce (over 3,000 employees), extensive experience (more than 70 years), and capability to manage projects end-to-end—from design and fabrication to installation and long-term service—across diverse sectors. The company’s goal is to deliver comprehensive, reliable mechanical systems across the country by combining local expertise with broad national capacity for projects of any size.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Las Vegas, NV
Founded
1948

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