Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Safety Specialist is a field-first role responsible for reinforcing safety execution, driving consistency in basic safety practices, and increasing visibility across job sites. This position bridges the gap between safety standards and field performance by working directly with technicians, supervisors, and operations leadership to ensure expectations are understood, applied, and sustained.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct routine jobsite visits across multiple locations and regions
• Reinforce adherence to JHAs, PPE requirements, and pre-task planning
• Observe work practices and provide real-time coaching to technicians and supervisors
• Support and participate in toolbox talks and field safety discussions
• Assist with onboarding of new hires, ensuring safety expectations are understood and applied in the field
• Follow up on incidents and near misses to ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained
• Identify gaps in execution and communicate trends to Safety and Operations leadership
• Support delivery and reinforcement of safety onboarding programs
• Assist in maintaining consistency in training practices across locations
• Reinforce application of training standards in the field, not just completion
• Partner with Operations to ensure new hires are set up for safe work practices
• Support management of compliance platforms (Avetta, ISNetworld)
• Assist with OSHA logs, EMR documentation, and required reporting
• Maintain certification tracking and support audit readiness
• Assist with documentation of incidents, observations, and corrective actions
• Support KPI tracking and reporting in alignment with Safety Director expectations
• Support implementation and adoption of HCSS Safety platform
• Reinforce use of digital tools for JHAs, observations, and incident reporting in the field
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry to support visibility and accountability
• Provide feedback on system usage and opportunities for improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Key Outcomes / Success Measures
• Increased field visibility and consistent jobsite engagement
• Improved adherence to JHAs, PPE, and pre-task planning
• Increased near-miss and observation reporting
• Timely and effective corrective action follow-through
• Improved training consistency and onboarding effectiveness
• Accurate and timely compliance documentation and reporting

Qualifications & Experience
• 3–5+ years of experience in construction safety or related field
• Experience working in field-based environments (multi-site preferred)
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and safety best practices
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coach and influence in the field
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently

Preferred Qualifications:
• OSHA 500 and/or OSHA 501 certification
• CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) or similar certification
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Experience with safety management systems (e.g., HCSS or similar platforms)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Frequent travel (approximately 70–75%) across multiple job sites and regions
• Work performed in outdoor construction environments and active job sites
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and work in physically demanding conditions
• Exposure to varying weather conditions and construction-related hazards

Position Expectations
• Operates with a high level of accountability and field presence
• Builds strong working relationships with Operations and field teams
• Reinforces safety as a shared responsibility, not a separate function
• Maintains a practical, solutions-oriented approach to safety challenges
• Supports a culture of consistency, communication, and continuous improvement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.