Excavation Safety Professional

Job Title: Excavation Safety ProfessionalJob DescriptionThe Excavation Safety Professional serves as the excavation and trenching competent person for active construction operations, providing continuous field oversight to ensure safe practices, regulatory compliance, and effective risk control across multiple excavation sites on a single campus.ResponsibilitiesAct as the designated Excavation and Trenching Competent Person for active excavation operations.Provide continuous field oversight of open trenches, shoring systems, sloping and benching, access and egress, and spoil pile placement.Monitor excavation work across multiple active sites on the same campus and maintain a strong field presence.Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors promptly and take immediate corrective action.Stop work when conditions present an imminent risk to health or safety.Enforce OSHA excavation and trenching standards on a daily basis.Ensure subcontractors operate in full compliance with OSHA requirements, site-specific safety rules, and approved job hazard analyses and permits.Participate in safety walkdowns and inspections as required by the project and site procedures.Verify that excavation safety plans and permits are implemented and followed in the field.Communicate hazards, corrective actions, and expectations clearly to all relevant site personnel.Escalate issues through proper site channels when additional support or intervention is needed.Support and reinforce a strong safety culture through daily engagement and coaching in the field.Essential SkillsDemonstrated experience in construction safety with a focus on excavation and trenching activities.Strong knowledge of OSHA excavation and trenching standards and regulations.Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification (must be current per site requirements).Completion of OSHA 3015 Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics training (required).Excavation and Trenching Competent Person training and the ability to function as the designated competent person on site.General OSHA authority to function as on-site safety oversight for construction activities.Ability to recognize, evaluate, and control excavation-related hazards in the field.Strong communication skills to clearly convey hazards, expectations, and corrective actions.Ability to make decisive stop-work decisions when conditions present imminent risk.Capability to work independently in the field while coordinating with site supervision and subcontractors.Additional Skills & QualificationsBackground in safety, construction, environmental health and safety (EHS), or health and safety management.Experience in HSE management, site safety, and OSHA safety compliance on construction projects.Familiarity with job hazard analyses, permits, and site-specific safety rules and procedures.Experience delivering or supporting safety training related to OSHA regulations and excavation safety.Strong observational skills and attention to detail in dynamic construction environments.Ability to build effective working relationships with subcontractors and site personnel to influence safe behaviors.Work EnvironmentThis role is predominantly outdoor and field-based, with approximately 90–95% of the workday spent outside on active construction sites. The position requires comfort working in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow. You will regularly walk large, active construction sites for extended periods while observing and verifying safe excavation practices. The typical schedule is five days per week with approximately 8-hour days, with early site starts and an expectation to be on site around 7:00 AM. Occasional weekend work may occur but is infrequent and non-routine. The environment is fast-paced and safety-focused, with frequent interaction with subcontractors, site supervision, and other project stakeholders.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blue Bell, PA.Pay And BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.95 - $58.65/hr.RequirementsEligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Blue Bell,PA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture ThroughHiring diverse talentMaintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflectionBuilding a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomesEnsuring growth opportunities for our peopleActalent is an equal opportunity employer.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.