Safety Specialist

About the Role

Herzog Energy, Inc. is seeking a qualified Safety Specialist in Burns, NY, to support the implementation of safety, health, environmental, and compliance programs for renewable energy construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of project safety, health, environmental, and compliance programs for renewable energy construction projects.
• Maintain a strong field presence and conduct routine safety inspections and observations.
• Identify hazards and work with employees, supervisors, and subcontractors to implement corrective actions.
• Review JHAs, JSAs, Pre-Task Plans, and other hazard assessments before work begins.
• Monitor safe work practices involving civil, mechanical, electrical, heavy equipment, excavation, rigging, LOTO, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with incident, near-miss, property damage, and environmental investigations and corrective-action follow-up.
• Support employee orientations, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and task-specific training.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and verify required training, certifications, and qualifications.
• Maintain safety records, inspections, incident documentation, corrective actions, and project safety performance data.
• Serve as a safety coach and field resource while promoting Stop Work Authority and Herzog's Safety Without Compromise culture.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation, and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Related Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three years of construction safety experience preferred.
• Renewable energy, solar, electrical, heavy civil, or power-generation experience preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction required or must be completed within the company-established timeframe.
• OSHA 510 preferred; OSHA 500 is a plus.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and common construction hazards.
• Ability to conduct field inspections, review hazard assessments, and assist with incident investigations.
• Strong communication, computer, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an active construction environment and coach employees, supervisors, and subcontractors while promoting Safety Without Compromise.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and endorsements as required per position.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements

• Perform light work, occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Occasionally ascend/descend step ladders and/or stairs.
• Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
• Regularly kneel, bend, and squat.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.
• Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).

Benefits

Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.