Excavation & Trenching SME – Construction, TX

Join us in our expansion of SME services in a critical role for ensuring excavation and trenching safety compliance at a large-scale construction facility. Seeking candidates who enjoy a fast-paced construction site with a strong focus on efficiency & risk mitigation.

Responsibilities:

• The SME will provide guidance on safe digging practices, soil analysis, shoring systems, and OSHA regulatory compliance.
• Supports risk assessments, training, and on-site evaluations to mitigate excavation-related hazards.
• Provide expert-level knowledge in excavation and trenching operations across construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 1926 Subpart P, NFPA, and local excavation regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, soil classification, and trench safety evaluations.
• Train and mentor construction teams on excavation best practices and hazard mitigation.
• Review plans, permits, and safety procedures to ensure efficient and compliant excavation work.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field crews to optimize safety and productivity.
• Oversee protective systems such as shoring, shielding, sloping, and benching.
• Lead incident investigations related to excavation and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance documentation, safety records, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician), or CUSP (Certified Utility Safety Professional)
• Extensive experience in excavation, trenching, and underground construction.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1926 Subpart P, NFPA, and local excavation regulations.
• Proven ability to assess and mitigate excavation-related hazards.
• Experience with protective systems (shoring, shielding, sloping, benching).
• Ability to train and lead teams in excavation safety best practices.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in large-scale semiconductor or industrial construction projects.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Local to Austin Metro area.

Benefits:

• Full-time (50 hours)
• Healthcare benefits paid
• Dental, vision, disability insurance
• 401k at 5% match
• Cell phone allowance
• 1 year project
• Up to $140K DOE