Safety Specialist

About the Role

The Safety Specialist reviews and implements the company safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment on assigned projects. The role involves developing, implementing, and administering job safety and health training programs, as well as providing input for jobsite safety meetings.

Responsibilities

• Aid project teams in establishing the Jobsite Specific Safety Program.
• Participate and facilitate safety pre-planning for assigned projects.
• Coach workforce on proper safety procedures and processes.
• Perform jobsite audits and incident investigations on assigned projects.
• Network with local safety groups/associations.
• Assess training needs based on jobsite conditions, issues, and trends.
• Provide safety solutions to technical safety challenges in the field.
• Participate in corporate/department training initiatives by presenting or co-presenting training to operations employees.
• Deliver health and safety programs to train employees in worksite safety practices, fostering a culture where safety is a core value.
• Collaborate with employees to identify and implement solutions to safety issues from inspections and investigations.
• Review incident and injury reporting, analyzing data to identify trends.
• Lead thorough investigations of all incidents in coordination with site leadership.
• Foster a culture of accountability to prevent at-risk behaviors.
• Oversee regulatory compliance audits, inspections, and associated record-keeping.
• Develop and manage relationships at all levels, including projects, site leadership, corporate office, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory entities.
• Maintain a consistent presence on-site with timely responses to safety questions or issues.
• Work with site management teams on job site safety planning, including maintaining site-wide safety programs and policies.
• Participate in safety meetings and coordinate/administer safety orientations for new personnel.
• Ensure timely investigations, inspections, and reporting of safety matters.
• Conduct weekly site safety inspections, trend identification, and correction.
• Maintain records, reports, and documents to meet company or regulatory requirements.
• Report all incidents to the Safety Director and assist in taking individuals to clinics.
• Lead comprehensive incident investigations and assist with company-wide lessons learned.
• Facilitate training programs focusing on site-specific needs, including new hire training, fall protection, and equipment training.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule training and refresher training.
• Assist in developing and implementing training materials and safety toolbox talks.
• Mentor site staff and co-ops, providing support during new hire onboarding.
• Run training reports and assist with managing and tracking training records.
• Provide safety expertise to ensure consistency in safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure emergency response systems, policies, and procedures are in place.
• Communicate effectively with regulatory agencies/customers to resolve compliance issues.
• Provide data analysis, regulatory interpretations, and guidance on safety and health policies.
• Partner with site staff to interpret, evaluate, and provide technical guidance on internal safety requirements and accident investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health/Safety (preferred) or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a safety role.
• OSHA 30 certification (preferred).
• Safety certifications (e.g., GSP, CHST, OHST, ASP, CSP) are preferred but not required.

Skills

• Thorough understanding of company operations, industry practices, processes, and standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Adept at handling difficult decision-making and follow-through.
• Technical working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Practical experience in employee safety training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.