Capital Projects Construction Safety Practitioner - Decatur, IL
This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position.
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.
Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity.
Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.
Hiring Manager - Ian Poulin
Recruiter - Brian Correll
Decatur
IL - Illinois
United States
About ADM
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.
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:
$70,400.00 - $131,200.00
The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re an essential global agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. We’re a premier human and animal nutrition provider, offering one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of ingredients and solutions from nature. We’re a trailblazer in health and well-being, with an industry-leading range of products for consumers looking for new ways to live healthier lives. We’re a cutting-edge innovator, guiding the way to a future of new bio-based consumer and industrial solutions. And we're leading in business-driven sustainability efforts that support a strong agricultural sector, resilient supply chains, and a vast and growing bioeconomy. Around the globe, our expertise and innovation are meeting critical needs from harvest to home. Learn more at www.adm.com.
