Safety Specialist

About Us

Summit Fire Protection, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with capabilities including design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale and operate over 25 locations in more than 8 states. The company is recognized for service excellence and supports trade skills and workforce development. Leadership is involved in NFPA code compliance committees, regional safety boards, and technical education in local schools. We encourage professional growth through continued development, training, and education, including NICET and other career-advancing certifications.

Our core values are:

• Passionate about life safety
• Integrity (Do the right thing)
• Partnership with customers and community
• Operational excellence (Do things right)

About the Role

The Safety Specialist supports and advances health and safety initiatives across Summit Fire Protection, ensuring a safe work environment for employees, customers, and partners. This individual contributor role is part of the corporate Health & Safety team and collaborates with branch leadership and field teams to promote consistent safety practices in construction and service operations. The role involves hazard identification, risk mitigation, training, and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site visits, safety audits, and field observations to evaluate safety performance, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions aligned with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of company safety programs across multiple branches.
• Partner with branch leadership, project managers, field supervisors, and field personnel to promote and reinforce consistent safe work practices.
• Assist in developing and delivering safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training programs.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis to drive corrective actions and ongoing improvement.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre-job/pre-task planning activities to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Track safety performance metrics, assist with reporting and documentation efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide field coaching, guidance, and onsite support during high-risk activities while reinforcing safety expectations.
• Maintain, update, and distribute safety policies, procedures, and related documentation.
• Travel regularly to branch locations and jobsites to provide onsite safety support, coaching, and program reinforcement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Fire Protection, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in safety, construction, or related field role required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general construction safety practices.
• OSHA 30 certification required, or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe.
• OSHA 500 and 501 certifications, or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
• Prior construction and/or general industry safety training or relevant experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to travel regularly to branch offices and jobsite locations.
• Ability to comply with company drug and alcohol policies and customer-specific site requirements.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risk, and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Experience supporting safety training initiatives or facilitating safety discussions preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable presenting and speaking to groups ranging from 5–50 participants.
• Ability to effectively engage field personnel, supervisors, and leadership in a professional and constructive manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience with safety management systems or reporting platforms preferred.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift less than 50 lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods.
• Required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus.
• Occasionally required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift over 50 lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
• Frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel required.
• Frequently work inside and outside in hot/cold temperatures, exposed to loud noises, cramped quarters, dust, fumes and odors, standing on hard surfaces, and electrical hazards.
• Occasionally exposed to chemicals, moving machinery, uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Summit Fire Protection offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, and bonus opportunities.