Entry-Level Field Safety Specialist

About the role

Exceed Safety is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Field Safety Specialist in the Raleigh, NC area who is ready to begin a career in occupational safety and health. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who wants to gain hands-on experience working in the field alongside experienced safety professionals. No previous professional safety experience is required. We are looking for someone who has built a foundation in safety through education or professional development, communicates well with people at all levels of an organization, and is eager to develop their skills in a real-world field environment. As this is a field-based position, strong people skills are important. The right candidate should be comfortable: approaching and speaking with field personnel, communicating safety information clearly to individuals with different levels of experience and knowledge, addressing unsafe conditions or behaviors in a professional and respectful manner, being detail‑oriented, organized, and dependable. This role requires travel within the Triangle Area, and could involve some night and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and assisting with jobsite safety inspections and observations
• Identifying, documenting, and communicating potential hazards
• Interacting regularly with field personnel, supervisors, subcontractors, and project leadership
• Explaining safety requirements in a practical, and approachable manner
• Delivering toolbox talks, safety meetings, orientations, and other basic safety training
• Supporting Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), pre‑task planning, and other safety planning activities
• Reviewing work activities for compliance with company policies and applicable safety requirements
• Preparing inspection reports, observations, and corrective‑action documentation
• Maintaining accurate safety records and documentation
• Learning to interpret and apply OSHA standards and other applicable requirements
• Working alongside experienced safety professionals to develop practical field knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Safety Management, or a related field
• Equivalent safety education, coursework, or professional development
• Previous professional safety experience is not required.

Benefits

• Opportunity to turn classroom knowledge into practical field experience
• Work alongside experienced safety professionals
• Interact directly with field crews
• Participate in safety training and coaching
• Visit different work environments
• Learn how safety requirements are applied in day‑to‑day operations
• Opportunities for growth and increasing responsibilities
• Professional development opportunities, such as obtaining OSHA 30 (sponsored by Exceed Safety)