Bilingual Field Safety Specialist/Trainer - Primoris Heavy Civil - Geismar, LA

Job Overview:

We’re looking for an experienced Bilingual Field Safety Specialist/Trainer to join our team in Louisiana. If you're fluent in both English and Spanish and have a knack for keeping people safe, this is your chance to make a real impact. In this role, you'll lead engaging safety trainings from our office and conduct on-site visits to ensure safety protocols are being followed across our projects. While a background in heavy civil construction—especially roadways and bridges—is a big plus, it’s not a requirement. What matters most is your ability to communicate clearly, connect with diverse teams, and champion a culture of safety. Join us and be part of a team that’s building Louisiana’s future—safely and responsibly.

Job Description:

This role will be primarily located in our Louisiana training office and will provide new hire orientation and training. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring that our workforce has all required craft specific training necessary to arrive onsite with the knowledge and skills required to complete job duties safely. This individual will be responsible on conducting safety training orientations and other training classes in both English and Spanish.  When not conducting training courses/orientation you will travel to ongoing project sites and provide on-site safety procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive safety training programs for employees working on our roadway and bridge construction projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Travel to ongoing project sites when training is not being conducted in the Laredo office location.
• Develop training materials, presentations, and resources in English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility and effectiveness for all employees.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to heavy civil roadway and bridge construction safety and incorporate this knowledge into training programs and materials.
• Maintain accurate records of safety training activities, including attendance, evaluations, and certifications, in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall safety and success of the organization.
• Provide support to on site safety as needed, and any other safety related responsibilities as directed by HSE manager.
• Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, and safety officers to ensure safety protocols and procedures, including personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment operation, and emergency response protocols.
• Facilitate safety meetings and toolbox talks in English and Spanish, fostering a culture of safety awareness and accountability among all team members.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in both English and Spanish, both spoken and written, is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety and training.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations, and other relevant safety guidelines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts clearly and engagingly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

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Company Overview:

Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

Benefits:

• 401k w/employer match

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans

• Paid time off

• 10 paid holidays

• Stock purchase plan

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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