Safety Officer

About the role

This hands-on safety role supports the development, execution, and monitoring of safety programs, conducts field audits, assists with training, and ensures compliance with OSHA and environmental requirements. Approximately 50% travel across the United States is required to support multiple work sites and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of health and safety programs, procedures, and training initiatives aligned with company operations and regulatory requirements.
• Promote proactive hazard identification, risk reduction, and continuous improvement across field operations.
• Assist leadership and field supervision in reinforcing safety expectations and accountability.
• Support compliance with applicable environmental requirements related to field operations, including spill prevention, waste handling, fuel storage, and housekeeping controls.
• Assist with environmental incident reporting, response coordination, and corrective action tracking when required.
• Promote environmental awareness and environmentally responsible work practices among field teams.
• Conduct routine and ad hoc site visits to identify hazards, verify compliance, and assess operational risk.
• Document findings clearly and support the development, communication, and follow-up of corrective actions.
• Assist with investigations of incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Deliver and support safety training related to hazard awareness, job-specific risks, emergency response, and safe work practices.
• Engage directly with frontline employees, supervisors, and managers to reinforce safe behaviors and practical compliance.
• Support onboarding and refresher training initiatives as required.
• Support compliance with applicable OSHA requirements and internal company safety standards.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, inspections, and internal compliance reviews as needed.
• Provide general safety and environmental support to field operations, including emergency preparedness and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in a safety-related role within construction, traffic control, utilities, or a similar field-based environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and general workplace safety principles.
• Experience conducting site inspections, identifying hazards, and documenting findings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in field environments with remote supervision.
• Exposure to environmental compliance topics such as spill response, waste management, or environmental incident reporting (preferred).
• Education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Safety certification such as NCSO, CHST, ASP, or equivalent (or willingness to obtain with company support).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently across the U.S.
• Willingness to work in office, field, and active job site environments.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Fitness reimbursement: $100/month
• EPA program participation
• Company-provided PPE
• Steel toe boot reimbursement of $150 (after 90 days)
• Company vehicle