Health & Safety Specialist III

About the role

We are seeking an experienced safety professional to support a long-term utility construction project at the Denver International Airport. The project is anticipated to begin in late September or early October and expected to last approximately two years, with additional follow-on work likely available. This role will ensure compliance with rigorous client-specific safety requirements and detailed insurance-driven safety plans, working closely with client representatives who maintain a high level of oversight.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting utility construction projects, a current CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certification, and strong knowledge of confined space entry, trenching and excavation, and ground disturbance activities. Previous airport construction experience is highly preferred due to the unique operational and safety requirements of the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, documents, and resolves onsite safety risks or discrepancies during daily site walks.
• Documents Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) using company-prescribed procedures and software.
• Advises management on proper interpretation and implementation of safety regulations.
• Evaluates and identifies all safety equipment needs for project work.
• Participates in daily and weekly meetings to ensure all necessary equipment is ordered, stocked, and available for upcoming work.
• Assists in investigations and reporting regarding accidents, injuries, illnesses, fire, property damage, and other safety-related incidents to ensure timely and compliant resolutions.
• Recommends improvements based on performed trend analysis.
• Develops and distributes worksite safety and evacuation plans to all onsite personnel.
• Supports emergency response coordination and access planning with manager, as needed.
• Performs additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Works closely with onsite work crews to provide first aid and emergency services to any onsite injury or incident.
• Ensures worksite injuries are accurately documented and offsite medical clinics attend to employee injury in an accurate and timely manner.
• Supports evaluation of subcontractors and subcontractor safety programs.
• Notifies management of any non-compliant safety procedures and participates in corrective action discussions to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Presents toolbox talk content to project site staff within the prescribed frequency, as determined by manager.
• Presents the progress of the project safety program to leadership, as directed.
• Maintains knowledge of Flatiron’s company values and strategic plan.
• Supports published corporate policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Health & Safety or related field preferred.
• 5–7+ years of construction or safety experience required.
• CHST Certification required.
• OSHA 500 Certification.
• Confined Space Certification.
• Experience with a broad variety of construction methods and build types required.
• Proven skill to identify onsite project safety risks and recommend mitigation within safety and project program requirements.
• Ability to take on special tasks or projects with limited to no direction and oversight.
• Strong multitasking and organization skills required.
• Proven knowledge of construction site equipment, methods, and processes.
• Developed verbal, written, and presentation skills with all levels of the organization.
• Developed and proven knowledge to control or eliminate hazards following prescribed methods.
• Experience with utility work, trenching/excavation/ground disturbance.
• Previous airport construction experience is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program.
• Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP.
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision, and/or Provincial Medical.
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Pay

Salary range: USD $110,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year.