Field Safety Lead

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary field point of contact for Field Safety Representatives, providing daily guidance, direction, and support on safety execution across assigned project sites.
• Cook up field safety coverage, scheduling, and resource deployment in collaboration with the Safety Manager.
• Monitor and ensure consistent application of safety standards, procedures, and documentation requirements across all assigned sites.
• Escalate safety concerns, resource needs, and unresolved issues to the Safety Manager in a timely manner.
• Conduct periodic field reviews of Field Safety Representative performance, providing constructive feedback and coaching.
• Maintain a visible and active presence at project sites to observe operations, identify hazards, and reinforce safe work practices.
• Develop and implement pre-job safety execution plans and Job Safety Task Analyses (JSTAs).
• Perform jobsite safety audits, inspections, and consultations addressing compliance, procedural, subcontractor, equipment, and environmental concerns.
• Support high-risk activities including energized work, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, and heavy equipment operations.
• Ensure inspection, testing, and proper documentation of safety equipment including insulated tools, rubber goods, protective grounds, and fall protection systems.
• Lead on-site incident investigations, including injuries, vehicle incidents, near misses, and third-party events; perform root cause analysis and coordinate corrective actions with the Safety Manager.
• Review and verify safety-related documentation such as permits (Confined Space, LOTO, Energized/Close Proximity Work) and driver logs.
• Prepare reports and maintain records related to investigations, audits, permits, and safety documentation; ensure timely and accurate completion of all required submissions.
• Represent the company during client safety meetings, audits, and third-party reviews at the site level.
• Support client and contractor safety professionals as needed; serve as the on-site safety liaison for client-driven safety initiatives.
• Participate in monthly internal Safety Committee meetings and represent field safety operations during committee discussions.
• Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to Field Safety Representatives and field personnel on safety initiatives and compliance expectations.
• Conduct and oversee safety and compliance training including Safety Orientations, Equipment Operation, Forklift, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, First Aid/CPR, and DOT compliance.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct jobsite safety meetings; attend daily, weekly, and client-mandated meetings as required.
• Support the Safety Manager in development and continuous improvement of safety programs, standards, and best practices.