Safety Specialist

About the role

The Safety Specialist assists the Safety Manager in all safety related matters and ensures compliance with federal, state and corporate environmental, health and safety regulations are met. This is a traveling, project-based position, up to 100% of the time, with the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety training, job safety analysis, workplace audits and incident responses as needed
• Coordinate and present safety training to support MIC and client requirements
• Understand the OSHA regulations and how they are applied
• Recognize hazardous situations and mitigate satisfactorily
• Identify and document onsite safety risks or discrepancies during daily site walks
• Provide Safety Leadership creating enthusiasm and participation among management and craft workers
• Input and review incident reports
• Write, organize, and implement the jobsite safety plans
• Work directly with the Site Manager and the management team to develop and implement and maintain an effective site-specific safety plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of construction safety experience and ability to work in the outdoor environment and around related equipment
• A high school diploma or GED is required
• Working to obtain CHST or other BCSP Cert. GSP is acceptable

Skills

• Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations
• Functional computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Type and write reports with accuracy and appropriate grammar
• Able to speak, and write clearly
• Must have knowledge of hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills, and written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands

Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions. May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $70,000 - $90,000 per year with ongoing performance review, project completion bonus opportunity and merit increases
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Competitive pay of $70,000 - $90,000 per year with ongoing performance review, project completion bonus opportunity and merit increases

Schedule

This position is a Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to projects requirements.