Safety Manager | New Brunswick, NJ

Responsibilities

HazTek is seeking a Safety Manager in New Brunswick, NJ to support a pharmaceutical construction project with significant equipment startup and commissioning activities. This role requires a strong field presence and experience reviewing and completing high-risk work permits.

 

Responsibilities

• Provide daily safety oversight and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and site safety requirements

• Review and complete high-risk work permits, verifying appropriate controls before work begins

• Support safe equipment startup and commissioning, including electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures

• Conduct site inspections, review JHAs and pre-task plans, and coordinate corrective actions with project teams

• Lead toolbox talks, reinforce safe work practices, and support incident investigations and reporting

Qualifications

• Construction safety management experience; pharmaceutical or industrial project experience preferred

• Experience reviewing and completing high-risk work permits

• Familiarity with equipment startup and commissioning activities and associated hazards

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and hazard recognition

• Knowledge of electrical safety, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, hot work, and fall protection

• Experience conducting site inspections, reviewing JHAs and pre-task plans, and following through on corrective actions

• Ability to lead toolbox talks and communicate safety expectations to contractors and site leadership

• Strong documentation, organizational, and incident investigation skills

• OSHA 30 and current First Aid/CPR certification

• Ability to work independently and address unsafe conditions promptly

• Availability for overtime, most weekends, and work around the holidays

Benefits Offered for Full Time Employees

• 401(k): Company match 
• Life & AD&D
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Bereavement
• EAP & Health Advocacy
• Professional Development & Education Assistance

 

Overview

HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment, stability, competitive benefits, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 375 full-time HazTek safety professionals. 

 

At HazTek, We Stand Together for Safety

 

We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of the organization; an environment in which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. 

 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

 

Pay Range

$105,000-115,000

Travel | Relocation

Local Only - No travel, per diem or relocation is offered for this opportunity