Entry Level Field Safety Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

• Cook up safety activities as directed by the Safety Manager.
• Conduct daily project site inspections and field audits.
• Aid in incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action implementation.
• Analyze incident reports and identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain authority to identify and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Exercise stop work authority when unsafe acts or hazardous conditions are identified.
• Assist with supervisory safety inspections and ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and governmental safety regulations.
• Participate in and lead Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reviews and pre-task planning meetings.
• Conduct behavioral safety observations and reinforce safe work practices in the field.
• Train and coach company safety procedures and regulatory requirements, including:
• Hazard Communication
• Confined Space
• Hot Work
• PPE Requirements
• Emergency Response Procedures
• Support safety stand-downs, client audits, and project safety initiatives.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with company and client safety expectations.
• Distribute and explain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), PPE requirements, and site-specific safety procedures.
• Afford maintenance of safety documentation, records, and project compliance tracking.
• Coordinate with project managers and superintendents to support safe project execution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• 1–3 years of construction, utility, pipeline, industrial, or related field experience preferred.
• Previous safety experience is preferred but not required.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local safety regulations, including OSHA and Cal/OSHA requirements preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and operational demands.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coach positively influences frontline operations personnel.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Windows operating systems.
• Ability to travel with limited notice.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to walk uneven terrain and active construction sites.
• Ability to lift and carry safety equipment and materials as needed.
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation is paid weekly.
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends."
• Legal Assistance Coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities.
• And more.

Compensation

$110,000-150,000/year (Compensation will depend on qualifications and experience.)

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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