Health & Safety Specialist

About the Role

The Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for evaluating, coordinating, and administering health, safety, and environmental compliance across an assigned area or region. This role serves as the primary resource for regulatory compliance, incident management, employee safety training, and environmental program oversight. The incumbent partners with operations management and Human Resources to promote a safety culture, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide Health and Safety guidance to staff, facility personnel, and designated program representatives.
• Conduct regular facility and job site inspections, identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports (e.g., VOSH, MSHA, DOT, OSHA, EPA) and generate internal safety performance reports.
• Investigate workplace accidents, near-misses, and incidents, documenting root causes and corrective measures.
• Support workers' compensation, property, accident, environmental, and vehicle-related claims processing.
• Coordinate drug and alcohol testing programs in compliance with DOT and company policies.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including MSHA Part 46 and OSHA standards.
• Maintain DOT driver files, track physical examinations, and monitor compliance deadlines.
• Monitor fleet telematics, conduct driver coaching, and perform safety observations.
• Track and report safety performance metrics to identify risks and inform improvements.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and contribute to program development.
• Oversee contractor safety at facilities and job sites, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Prepare for regulatory audits and inspections, ensuring documentation and programs are audit-ready.
• Respond to and coordinate cleanup of hazardous material spills.
• Assist with environmental compliance activities, including inspections, audits, and health assessments.
• Coordinate return-to-work and light-duty assignments for injured employees.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of Environmental Health and Safety programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Health, Safety, Environmental, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Mathematical skills for statistical reporting and data analysis.
• Knowledge of regulatory agencies (MSHA, OSHA, DOT, EPA) and frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Safety-related coursework or certifications (CPR, First Aid, OSHA 10/30-Hour).
• Background in concrete production, construction, transportation, or environmental services.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment

Work is divided between office and field environments, with exposure to chemicals, airborne particulates, and moving mechanical parts. Noise levels vary from low to loud. Regular travel to multiple sites is required.

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Carrying, pushing, and pulling 5-30 lbs.
• Walking, standing, and sitting for 1-8 hours per day.
• Kneeling, squatting, and climbing as required.

Location: Charlottesville, VA or Richmond, VA
FLSA Status: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Schedule: Full-time, varies based on operational demands