Safety Specialist
Lansing, MI | Full-Time (runs through the end of 2026, or early 2027)
Pay: $26 per hour (approx. $70,000/year with regular weekend overtime)
Overview
TSI America is seeking [00] Safety Specialist(s) to join our team on an industrial construction project at LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. (LGESMI) in Lansing, Michigan. This is a project involving the buildout of a secondary battery manufacturing facility.
The Safety Specialist will work under the direction of the Site Safety Manager to implement and enforce TSI's safety program, ensuring full compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
This is a hands-on field role requiring daily presence on the construction site.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily site safety inspections and correct any deficiencies identified
- Conduct safety orientations
- Review and verify Job Hazard Analyses (JHA/JSA) before work begins
- Prepare and enforce permit documentation for LOTO, confined space entry permits, fall protection, hot work, and other permit programs
- Observe subcontractor work activities and verify adherence to TSI America safety standards and LGESMI client requirements
- Identify and correct unsafe conditions and unsafe acts; report to the Safety Manager as needed
- Ensure PPE is available, in good condition, and being used correctly
- Support emergency response preparedness; ensure emergency communication plans and first aid resources are in place
RequirementsCertifications & Training
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (required)
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a construction or industrial safety role
- Experience working on large-scale industrial or manufacturing construction projects preferred
Skills & Attributes
- Strong observation skills and attention to detail
- Diligent and hardworking
- Ability to communicate safety requirements clearly and professionally to TSI employees, and subcontractors
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a safety team
- Bilingual (Korean/English) preferred
Education
- High school diploma or GED required
Working Conditions
- Monday through Friday required, plus one weekend day(O.T) required
- Full-time, on-site position — indoor construction environment
- Working hours: Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day (regular rate)
- Saturday and/or Sunday overtime, paid at 1.5x regular rate (overtime-eligible, non-exempt)
- Must be able to stand, walk, climb, and navigate an active construction site throughout the shift
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at all times on site (hard hat, safety glasses, hi-vis vest, steel-toed boots)
What We Offer
- $26/hour (approx. $70,000/year with overtime)
- Health insurance not provided
About TSI America
TSI America is a General Contractor specializing in industrial equipment installation and construction management. We are currently serving as the GC for the LGESMI facility buildout in Lansing, Michigan — one of the largest battery manufacturing construction projects in the region. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism on every project we undertake.
TSI America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave (per Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act): 8Hour/month
Work Location: In person
Pay: $54,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
