Entry Level Project HSE Manager Jobs
New grad project hse manager jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship fieldwork and safety certifications like OSHA 30 can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Energy, and Education, with employers like Sundt Construction, Drake, and Tenaris hiring at this level now.
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HSE Safety Technician – Phoenix, AZ
Position Overview
Job title - Safety Technician
Employer - Drake Industrial Health and Safety
Location - Phoenix, AZ (on site, client construction project)
Employment type - Full-time, temporary / project-based
Duration - Approximately 4 months
Anticipated start - December 2026 or January 2027 [target mobilization date to be confirmed]
Schedule - [Shift / hours per week – to be confirmed]
Openings - [1-2]
Reports to - Client Site Safety Manager / HSE Lead (or designee), with Drake supervisory support
FLSA status - Non-exempt (hourly, overtime eligible)
Position Summary - Drake Industrial Health and Safety is hiring a Safety Technician to support a client's HSE program on a construction project in Phoenix for about 4 months. The technician is an extra set of eyes in the field: helping crews work safely, keeping safety paperwork current, and supporting the Site Safety Manager in daily HSE activities.
This role supports, but does not replace, the Site Safety Manager. It does not sign off as the competent person or qualified person, and does not include medical care beyond first aid, industrial hygiene sampling, or program development.
Key Responsibilities
- Field observations: Walk assigned work areas daily to spot unsafe acts and conditions. Stop work when an imminent hazard exists and notify the supervisor.
- Pre-task planning: Review JHAs and pre-task plans with crews before work begins, and confirm the listed hazards and controls match the actual job.
- Permit support: Confirm required permits (hot work, confined space, LOTO, excavation, elevated work, line break) are in place, posted, and followed. Serve as fire watch or attendant when assigned.
- PPE and housekeeping: Verify correct PPE use, including site-specific requirements, and monitor housekeeping, access and egress, and barricades.
- Equipment checks: Help inspect ladders, scaffold tags, fall protection, fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, and other safety equipment.
- Toolbox talks and orientation: Help lead or deliver toolbox talks and assist with new-hire site orientation.
- Incident support: Respond to incidents and near misses, secure the scene, give first aid within your certification, and help collect statements and photos for investigations.
- Documentation: Complete daily safety reports, observation cards, inspection checklists, and corrective-action tracking in the client's format and software.
- Communication: Coordinate with client supervision and owner/GC safety representatives as directed, and attend daily safety meetings.
Required Qualifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction card (OSHA 10 accepted only with client approval).
- Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
- 1–2 years of construction or industrial safety experience, or equivalent field experience.
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards, work permits, and JHAs.
- Able to pass a drug screen, background check, and site badging requirements.
- Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable speaking up and stopping work when needed.
- Basic computer and mobile app skills for daily reports and observation tracking.
Preferred Qualifications
- Semiconductor, cleanroom, or large-scale industrial project experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Fire watch, confined space attendant, or permit-issuing experience.
- OSHA 500/510 coursework or a degree or coursework in Occupational Safety & Health.
- Experience with safety software or mobile inspection apps (e.g., Procore, SafetyCulture).
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Walk the site for a full shift and climb stairs and ladders.
- Work outdoors and in active construction areas, including Phoenix heat; temperatures may exceed 90°F in the final weeks of a spring finish.
- Wear required PPE at all times. Drake provides standard PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest, safety-toe boots); the client provides any site-required specialty PPE.
- Complete site-specific orientation and badging before starting work.
Compensation and How to Apply
Pay: Hourly, TBD
What we provide: Standard PPE · Drake supervisory support ·
To apply: Send a resume and copies of current certifications (OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR/AED) to [Drake contact email / application link]. Qualified candidates will interview before mobilization.
Drake Industrial Health and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Sources
- Drake Industrial Health and Safety – Scope of Work: Safety Technician
- Insight Global – Safety Technician, Phoenix (entry level)
- PCG – Safety Technician, Phoenix
Experience:
- EHS on Pipeline construction or industrial construction: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
HSE Safety Technician – Phoenix, AZ
Position Overview
Job title - Safety Technician
Employer - Drake Industrial Health and Safety
Location - Phoenix, AZ (on site, client construction project)
Employment type - Full-time, temporary / project-based
Duration - Approximately 4 months
Anticipated start - December 2026 or January 2027 [target mobilization date to be confirmed]
Schedule - [Shift / hours per week – to be confirmed]
Openings - [1-2]
Reports to - Client Site Safety Manager / HSE Lead (or designee), with Drake supervisory support
FLSA status - Non-exempt (hourly, overtime eligible)
Position Summary - Drake Industrial Health and Safety is hiring a Safety Technician to support a client's HSE program on a construction project in Phoenix for about 4 months. The technician is an extra set of eyes in the field: helping crews work safely, keeping safety paperwork current, and supporting the Site Safety Manager in daily HSE activities.
This role supports, but does not replace, the Site Safety Manager. It does not sign off as the competent person or qualified person, and does not include medical care beyond first aid, industrial hygiene sampling, or program development.
Key Responsibilities
- Field observations: Walk assigned work areas daily to spot unsafe acts and conditions. Stop work when an imminent hazard exists and notify the supervisor.
- Pre-task planning: Review JHAs and pre-task plans with crews before work begins, and confirm the listed hazards and controls match the actual job.
- Permit support: Confirm required permits (hot work, confined space, LOTO, excavation, elevated work, line break) are in place, posted, and followed. Serve as fire watch or attendant when assigned.
- PPE and housekeeping: Verify correct PPE use, including site-specific requirements, and monitor housekeeping, access and egress, and barricades.
- Equipment checks: Help inspect ladders, scaffold tags, fall protection, fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, and other safety equipment.
- Toolbox talks and orientation: Help lead or deliver toolbox talks and assist with new-hire site orientation.
- Incident support: Respond to incidents and near misses, secure the scene, give first aid within your certification, and help collect statements and photos for investigations.
- Documentation: Complete daily safety reports, observation cards, inspection checklists, and corrective-action tracking in the client's format and software.
- Communication: Coordinate with client supervision and owner/GC safety representatives as directed, and attend daily safety meetings.
Required Qualifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction card (OSHA 10 accepted only with client approval).
- Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
- 1–2 years of construction or industrial safety experience, or equivalent field experience.
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards, work permits, and JHAs.
- Able to pass a drug screen, background check, and site badging requirements.
- Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable speaking up and stopping work when needed.
- Basic computer and mobile app skills for daily reports and observation tracking.
Preferred Qualifications
- Semiconductor, cleanroom, or large-scale industrial project experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Fire watch, confined space attendant, or permit-issuing experience.
- OSHA 500/510 coursework or a degree or coursework in Occupational Safety & Health.
- Experience with safety software or mobile inspection apps (e.g., Procore, SafetyCulture).
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Walk the site for a full shift and climb stairs and ladders.
- Work outdoors and in active construction areas, including Phoenix heat; temperatures may exceed 90°F in the final weeks of a spring finish.
- Wear required PPE at all times. Drake provides standard PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest, safety-toe boots); the client provides any site-required specialty PPE.
- Complete site-specific orientation and badging before starting work.
Compensation and How to Apply
Pay: Hourly, TBD
What we provide: Standard PPE · Drake supervisory support ·
To apply: Send a resume and copies of current certifications (OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR/AED) to [Drake contact email / application link]. Qualified candidates will interview before mobilization.
Drake Industrial Health and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Sources
- Drake Industrial Health and Safety – Scope of Work: Safety Technician
- Insight Global – Safety Technician, Phoenix (entry level)
- PCG – Safety Technician, Phoenix
Experience:
- EHS on Pipeline construction or industrial construction: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Entry Level Project HSE Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project hse manager job?
Start by earning an OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, which many employers treat as a baseline for entry level candidates. A degree in environmental health, occupational safety, or engineering gives you a strong foundation, but internship experience on a job site or in a manufacturing facility can be equally persuasive. Tailoring your resume to show incident reporting, safety audits, or any hands-on fieldwork helps you stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level project hse managers?
Companies hiring entry level project hse managers right now include Sundt Construction, Drake, and Tenaris, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from construction firms, energy and utilities companies, and large industrial employers who bring in junior HSE staff to support site compliance and safety programs.
Are there remote entry level project hse manager jobs?
Yes, though most project hse manager roles at the entry level are field-based or on-site by nature. About 30% of entry level project hse manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve documentation, compliance reporting, or training coordination rather than direct site supervision.
Are these new grad project hse manager jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically lists zero to two years of experience as sufficient, accepts internships or co-op placements in lieu of full-time work, or highlights on-the-job training. If a listing mentions OSHA certification as a preferred rather than required credential, that is also a strong signal it is open to new grads.
Which industries hire the most entry level project hse managers?
Entry Level project hse manager roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Energy, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent entry level hiring because they operate under strict regulatory safety requirements and regularly need junior HSE staff to support site compliance, incident tracking, and workforce safety training.