Project Industrial Health and Safety Specialist

Our client, Industrial and Manufacturing is seeking a Project Industrial Health and Safety Specialist to join their team. As a Project Industrial Health and Safety Specialist, you will be part of the EHS function supporting the Owner’s safety representation team. The ideal candidate will have a strong safety-first mindset, the ability to work independently with minimal direction, and the drive to lead daily site oversight while building trust with contractors and stakeholders.

Job Title:Project Industrial Health and Safety Specialist

Location:Irvine, California (Orange County, CA)

Pay Range: $120-150k

What's the Job?

• Serve as an Owner’s safety representative for a chemical-related construction and inspection work scope, providing daily on-site support in Orange County, CA.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and work permitting processes, including task-specific risk assessments and hazard mitigations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and hazard analyses for construction activities and new processes, evaluating new equipment and managing safety risk during workforce transitions.
• Provide daily safety oversight and complete required documentation, including safety inspections, audits, incident/near-miss records, and training/compliance tracking.
• Monitor compliance for assigned work with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations, including AQMD requirements, and support emergency response planning and drills.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a health and safety role in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant health and safety regulations, with strong understanding of compliance expectations.
• Extensive EH&S site inspection experience overseeing construction safety activities, including scaffolding, sandblasting, hot work, pipe welding and installation, and other standard construction operations.
• Ability to work independently, require little to no direction, and effectively communicate priorities, risks, and mitigation actions to contractors and internal stakeholders.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on jobsite safety outcomes through hands-on daily oversight.
• Role focused on contractor safety management and proactive risk assessment during active construction work.
• Clear mission to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and AQMD requirements while supporting a strong safety culture.
• Engagement with complex, safety-critical construction activities and inspection work scope in a chemical-related project environment.
• Chance to strengthen your leadership presence by coordinating daily and weekly safety priorities, progress, and mitigation planning.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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