Construction Safety Consultant

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the oil & gas industry.
 
Job Title: Construction Safety Consultant
Location: Quebec City, QC
Length: 1 Year (with potential extension)
Rotation: TBD
 
Role Summary
The CM Safety Consultant is responsible for representing Invenergy across multiple construction projects, providing safety and risk management services to ensure a safe working environment. This role requires frequent travel to project sites and strong collaboration with both Invenergy personnel and contractors to positively influence project safety culture.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Project Coordination & Travel

• Provide a monthly schedule of site visits (if covering multiple projects) prior to the 1st of each month to the CM and Invenergy Construction EHS leadership.
• Confirm site work schedules and availability before planning visits.
• Notify CM in advance of arrival and check in at the site trailer upon arrival.
• Issue reminder emails at least one week prior to site visits.
• Notify CM prior to leaving site daily (in person where possible).

 
Site Engagement & Support

• Attend Plan of Day (POD) and End-of-Day meetings when onsite.
• If no End-of-Day meeting exists, submit daily summary reports (including photos) via email and in Weekly Report.
• Participate in:
  • Weekly EHS Construction Safety Calls
  • Monthly EHS Construction Safety Meetings
• Provide additional safety support upon CM request, including:
  • Presentations and reporting
  • Safety metrics analysis
  • Extended-hours contractor oversight
  • Temporary support during staffing gaps

 
Safety Program Oversight

• Support and monitor contractor safety programs and initiatives.
• Review site-specific safety plans and Exhibit K contract requirements.
• Immediately escalate any non-compliance or deficiencies to EHS leadership.
• Conduct daily engagement with the contractor’s safety representative.

 
Audits, Inspections & Risk Management

• Perform and document:
  • Daily safety audits (logged weekly or per visit)
  • Weekly joint inspections with contractor safety representatives
  • Quarterly site audits uploaded to Project Teams and Microsoft Teams
• Record findings in Invenergy Project Team system, including:
  • Notes
  • Corrective actions
  • Photos
• Submit audit summaries to:
  • Sr. EHS Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Construction Manager
  • Contractor Safety Representative

 
Incident Management & Reporting

• Review incidents, near misses, and safety reports.
• Provide constructive feedback to contractors.
• Ensure:
  • Initial reports are submitted within 24 hours
  • Full investigations completed within 72 hours
  • Weekly follow-up on corrective and preventive actions
• Develop and submit Safety Alerts/Bulletins for SIF/SIFp events.
• Assist contractors with Project Team system training as needed.

 
Field Safety Oversight

• Review Pre-Job Briefings (PJBs) and Pre-Task Plans (PTPs).
• Request documentation during field observations.
• Conduct ongoing field-level safety engagement and risk awareness.

 
Reporting & Documentation

• Complete and submit:
  • Weekly Safety Consultant Report (required for timesheet approval)
  • Monthly EHS Report (uploaded to Microsoft Teams)
• Submit weekly reports to:
  • Construction EHS Manager (via link)
  • Project Manager
  • Construction Manager

 
Work Expectations

• When onsite, work a standard 8-hour day (if site facilities are available).
• Maintain a maximum of 50 hours per week unless pre-approved in writing by PM/CM.
• Attend contractor orientations and additional safety training periodically.

 
Apply here or send your resume to dilly.ohuegbe@nesfircroft.com

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.