SMG is seeking a Construction Safety Advisor for our Insights Team in Central Indiana.

The key function of a Safety Advisor is to put safety at the forefront of their job, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible when it comes to change and travel. The Associate in this role will work in a construction environment.

This person will travel to different client sites throughout the state of Indiana.

Overview of Job Responsibilities

• Site safety observations, including documentation of findings
• Safety program review/development
• Visit Construction clients to perform site audits and assessments
• Provide training
• Administer Safety Partner Program to multiple clients
• Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law, the Owner, and contractors
• Provides incident management and support
• Documentation and Report preparation

Requirements

• Four plus years of construction safety experience
• A degree in safety or related fields is preferred
• CSP, CHST, STS-C is preferred but not required
• Experience reviewing safety programs
• Experience providing training and site audits
• First-aid/CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
• OSHA 30-hr Construction
• OSHA 510 preferred 

For more information visit Safety Advisor.

SMG is seeking a local Safety Advisor – Owner’s Rep in the Indianapolis/Lebanon, Indiana area. 

Overview of Job Responsibilities

• The SMG Advisor will provide leadership, insight, and recommendations for improvement from an HSE perspective.
• Help drive initiatives, take ownership, and set target dates for program enhancements.
• Manage the HSE roadmap, which outlines program initiatives, ownership, start dates, and more.
• Complete verifications/self-assessments to indicate the level of conformance to the client’s HSE program/policy.
• Advisor to make formal recommendations to the Business Area and the HSE and Environmental Management Team for program improvements.
• Meet with management and key stakeholders on a scheduled and/or as-needed basis.
• The SMG Advisor will demonstrate to the Business Area the efforts underway to lead the HSE program and the progress made on Business Area-driven initiatives.
• Ensure active participation in relevant Business Area HSE Committees.
• Conduct field observations and evaluate for trends.
• Development and maintenance of leading and trailing HSE metrics.

Requirements

• 5+ years of HSE/EHS experience
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, HSE management systems, risk assessment, and incident investigation. 
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or industrial operations
• Experience developing HSE roadmaps and strategic plans, managing HSE initiatives and timelines, conducting audits and compliance reviews.
• Degree in Safety or related fields 
• Experience working directly with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and leading HSE programs

For more information visit Safety Advisor/Owner’s Rep.

SMG is seeking a Permit Writer in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The key function of a Permit Writer is to prioritize safety at the forefront of their job, put clients’ needs first, work effectively in a team setting, be self-managed, and remain flexible in the face of change.

Overview of Job Responsibilities

• Complete work permits (hot work, CSE, trenching, and Safe Work permits)
• Monitor the work area during the duration of open permits
• Provide general HSE support (i.e., job observations)
• Site safety observations, including documentation of findings
• Facilitate corrective measures where warranted
• Representing the contractor or the Owner in progress meetings
• Write permits that align with current construction projects
• Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law and the Owner

Requirements

• 5+ years of Construction permitting experience
• OSHA 30 – Construction
• A degree in safety or a related field is preferred
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of confined space, hot work, and general permitting
• Ability to work some weekends

For more information visit Permit Writer.

SMG is seeking an HSE Advisor with OCIP experience in Lebanon, Indiana.

The HSE Advisor position will provide leadership for all aspects of the site Contractor Health, Safety, and Environmental (CHSEMP) program, including the following

• Serve as Loss Control Representative for OCIP, overseeing claims support and contractor compliance, including FROI management.
• Act as liaison between client and contractors, delivering HSE guidance and stakeholder communication.
• Support HSE planning, contractor onboarding, and CHSEMP program implementation.
• Conduct incident investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for recordable and LIFE events.
• Perform contractor audits, field inspections, and HSE performance evaluations.
• Provide OSHA/IOSHA regulatory interpretation and safety compliance support.
• Review HSE work plans, JHAs, permits, and emergency action plans.
• Coordinate with environmental SMEs to ensure compliance without directing contractor means/methods.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and drive corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement.
• Ensure contractor qualification, onboarding compliance, and alignment with site-specific HSE requirements.

Requirements

• A degree in Environmental Health and Safety or a related field.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Experience with Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP).
• Experience with program development and claims management. 
• Ability to interpret and apply in practice, construction, and environmental information from all codes, standards, regulations, Federal and State laws, and applicable regulatory documents.
• Experience and a general understanding of industrial hygiene applications and process contractor HSE Advisor management requirements.
• Capable of providing contractor HSE Advisor support to various trades/services, including (but not limited to) facility maintenance, laboratories, housekeeping, and project construction.
• Have thorough knowledge of lead/asbestos regulations and hazardous waste handling.
• Prior experience/knowledge of risk management, statistical methods, and behavior-based contractor HSE Advisor concepts.
• Prior experience in program development and technical writing.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with statistical control methods.

For more information visit HSE OCIP Advisor.

Safety Management Group is seeking a local Safety Advisor – Power & Utilities Indianapolis, IN.

The key function of a Safety Advisor is to prioritize Safety, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible when it comes to change. The Associate in this role will work in a Utility Construction environment.

Our clients trust that our team will do what we say we will. They know to expect nothing less than the highest ethical standards from Safety Management Group because we always do what is right. Our team often goes above and beyond the bar. We are committed fully to our associates, our clients, and the community.

Overview of Job Responsibilities:

• Contractor Safety Management Program Implementation
• Complete quality safety observations, including documentation of findings focusing on leading indicators.
• Establish, build, and maintain effective relationships with appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide safety leadership for Energy Delivery projects.
• Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law and the owner.
• Work to ensure safety requirements are clear to contractors.
• Represent the Utility client in meetings.
• Prepare reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Reinforces safety culture with field crews.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Five plus years of safety management
• Construction/Utility Safety – High Voltage, T&D, and substations
• A college degree in a safety-related field and
• Be able to work outdoors in all reasonable conditions.
• Proficient in effective email correspondence, electronic document development, creating safety-related communications (bulletins, alerts, etc.), and navigating new computer software and applications.
• The ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to lead meetings and initiatives to drive results.

Experience preferred in the following area

• Transmission & Distribution, Vegetation Management, Underground Distribution & Network
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety rules and regulations at all levels of government, including federal, state, and local
• Certifications including ASP, CSP, CHST, CUSP, STSC, CTSP

For more information visit Power/Utilities Safety Advisor.