Field Health and Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Review accident/incident reports.
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics, including noise levels and the use of machinery.
• Affiliate with organizing the Company annual safety training.
• Coincide with Health & Safety Manager to plan, develop, and affiliate in field training.
• Conduct field risk assessment and provide training on preventive measures.
• Affiliate in ensuring all applicable internal and external reporting requirements are met in an accurate and timely manner.
• Remain current on all company policies and safety and health standards.
• Conduct incident reviews for injuries, near misses, property damage, or auto incidents as a member of the Incident Review Team.
• Partner with Supervisor/Principals on appropriate corrective actions should circumstances warrant them.
• Initiate, coordinate, and finish safety projects consistent with corporate policy.
• Develop and track appropriate leading and lagging performance metrics relative to goals.
• Develop and direct the HSE (Health Safety and Environmental) auditing process to include inspections and analysis.
• Conduct behavior-based safety observations and site safety inspections.
• Lead and coordinate site emergency response efforts.
• Review Site Specific Health and Safety Plans (SSHSPs) and Pre-Job Hazard Analysis (PJHAs).
• Monitor Geotab GPS tracking devices and composite scores to advise Principal/Supervisor of necessary corrective action(s).
• Create or modify Safety Briefing Meetings based on observed incidents.
• Track and tabulate incident data and prepare annual compliance reports for Incident Rates, DART (Days Away Restricted and Transferred) Rates, and Experience Modification Ratings.
• Assist in reporting at monthly Senior Project Manager meetings on Safety Committee meeting highlights, safety initiatives, YTD incident numbers, and other related topics.
• Present Health and Safety topics and statistics at Principal meetings as requested.
• Act as a resource for all employee health and safety-related questions, inquiries, and concerns.
• Consult on and maintain an effective medical surveillance program.
• Consult on auto insurance and best practices.
• Develop best practices for safety, including metrics and goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: 1-3 years of progressive environmental, industrial, or construction health and safety experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.
• Willingness to travel throughout the United States. Travel up to 75% of the time to various job locations.
• Willingness to work in remote areas.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Strong analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal, detail-oriented, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards.
• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor.

Preferred Qualifications

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER.
• Professional Safety Certification (i.e., ASP, CSP, CHST).