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Capital Projects Construction Safety Practitioner - Decatur, IL
This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position.
Position Summary
The Construction Safety Practitioner is responsible for providing expert safety leadership, oversight, and technical guidance across industrial construction projects in heavy manufacturing environments such as food processing, agricultural processing, chemicals, or other high-hazard industrial facilities.
This role ensures that all construction activities-including contractor operations-are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with OSHA 1910/1926, company Life-Critical Standards, and industry best practices. This position maintains a balanced presence: approximately 50% field-based at active construction sites and 50% office-based performing planning, reviews, and analysis.
The role is fully empowered with Stop Work Authority to halt any unsafe activity immediately.
Position Responsibilities
Safety Planning, Reviews & Technical Guidance

• Develop, implement, and oversee site-specific construction safety plans, including means, methods, and risk-mitigation strategies
• Lead safety and constructability reviews with project management, engineering, and contractors
• Identify high-risk activities and ensure appropriate controls for confined space, LOTO, hot work, critical lifts, and equipment operations
• Develop and maintain construction-specific safety procedures, plans, and documentation

Field Execution & High-Risk Work Oversight

• Maintain a proactive field presence to observe behaviors, verify controls, and coach contractors
• Conduct safety audits, Gemba walks, behavioral observations, and hazard assessments
• Monitor high-hazard activities and ensure strict adherence to PPE, LOTO, CSE, hot work, and Life-Critical Standards
• Exercise Stop Work Authority immediately when unsafe acts or conditions are observed

Contractor Leadership & Engagement

• Lead contractor onboarding and align them to site safety rules, critical safety systems, and Life-Critical Standards
• Develop strong relationships with contractor supervision and labor to foster proactive safety culture
• Review contractor work plans, hazard assessments, lift plans, method statements, and permits

Training, Communication & Culture Building

• Develop and deliver training on construction safety protocols and high-hazard controls
• Communicate safety expectations across operations, engineering, and project management
• Promote safety ownership via coaching, mentoring, and accountability

Incident Prevention, Investigation & Improvement

• Respond to field incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and support investigations
• Analyze safety performance trends and develop corrective and preventative actions
• Maintain accurate records of audits, incidents, training, and compliance documentation

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex construction hazards
• Clear communication with all levels of project and operational teams
• Adaptability and situational awareness in dynamic construction conditions
• Leadership presence capable of coaching, influencing, and driving safe decision-making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organized, accurate documentation

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on construction and industrial sites
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated or restricted areas
• Capability to wear required PPE including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and respiratory protection
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Comfort working in environments with noise, dust, extreme temperatures, and uneven terrain

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience in industrial/heavy manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1910 & OSHA 1926 regulations, ANSI standards, and industrial safety practices
• OSHA 30-hour certification
• Ability to influence and lead without authority in high-risk, complex environments
• Proficiency with safety management software and Microsoft Office tools
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%, occasionally on short notice

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• Certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, or OSHA 500 Trainer certification preferred

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? Studies have shown that applicants may self "select-out" of consideration if they don't meet each requirement. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity.
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At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between: