Field Safety Representative

About the Role

At Five Star Infrastructure Services, safety is the foundation of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced Field Safety Representative to support our field operations by promoting a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with operations teams to prevent workplace incidents. The Field Safety Representative will spend the majority of their time in the field, visiting active construction sites, coaching employees and subcontractors, conducting safety inspections, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, customer, and company safety requirements. This position requires extensive travel within assigned regions and the ability to build strong working relationships with field personnel while maintaining accountability for safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular field safety inspections of construction projects, facilities, yards, and equipment.
• Perform jobsite audits to verify compliance with OSHA, DOT, customer, and company safety requirements.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to field employees, supervisors, and subcontractors regarding safe work practices.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and work with operations to implement timely corrective actions.
• Lead and participate in incident, injury, vehicle accident, and near-miss investigations.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Conduct safety orientations for new employees and subcontractors.
• Deliver safety training on topics including:
  • Excavation and trenching
  • Utility locating
  • Confined space
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Electrical safety
  • Traffic control
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Defensive driving
  • Hazard communication
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans, and Daily Tailgate Meetings for effectiveness.
• Monitor contractor compliance with company and customer safety expectations.
• Assist project teams with site-specific safety planning.
• Ensure required OSHA, DOT, and customer documentation is completed accurately and maintained.
• Conduct equipment inspections and verify proper maintenance records.
• Monitor compliance with drug and alcohol policies and assist with post-incident testing procedures.
• Assist in emergency response planning and drills.
• Participate in customer safety meetings and audits.
• Track safety observations, inspections, corrective actions, and performance metrics.
• Recommend continuous improvements to company safety programs.
• Serve as a trusted safety resource for field operations.