Safety Specialist

About the role

The Safety Specialist is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment for all jobsite personnel. This role leads the development, coordination, and enforcement of jobsite safety programs and accident prevention strategies, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Safety Specialist supports the company’s commitment to the “Client for Life” philosophy by fostering strong, safety-focused relationships with both new and existing clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new hire employment and safety orientations
• Provide oversight and enforce safety compliance among subcontractors
• Audit jobsites to identify potential health and safety risks; implement corrective and preventative measures
• Deliver onsite safety training sessions
• Operate and maintain safety equipment such as air monitors, fall protection systems, and confined space gear
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements
• Input and manage training records in the Training Vault system
• Develop and maintain standard safety policies and procedures
• Manage Workers' Compensation claims:
  • Accompany injured employees to medical facilities
  • Complete all required case documentation
  • Conduct root cause analyses
• Investigate workplace incidents:
  • Perform root cause analysis
  • Submit required incident reports
  • Communicate safety hazards and updates to onsite personnel
• Lead Toolbox Talks and Safety Stand-Downs at jobsites
• Inspect, document, and manage safety equipment inventories
• Assist in the pre-planning of high-risk operations, including crane pick plans
• Administer onsite drug and alcohol tests as needed (pre-employment and post-incident)

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety, or related field OR equivalent experience
• Three (3) years’ experience in construction safety and/or OSHA training
• GSP, CSP, CHST certifications a plus
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• OSHA 30 Certified a plus
• First Aid/CPR Certified a plus
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong organization, prioritization and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to partner with employees at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergency situations
• Ability to adapt to a quickly changing workplace
• May be exposed to changing conditions on a construction site and/or industrial site risks and environment
• Variety of temperature and weather conditions
• Requires laptop PC
• PPE: hard toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hi‑vis vest, harness
• Weather appropriate clothing
• Basic knowledge of tools