Safety Specialist

Summary: This Safety Specialist position is primarily field-based, involving frequent travel to multiple project sites under the supervision of experienced safety professionals. The role supports the regional teams and focuses on ensuring compliance with safety protocols, conducting inspections, and facilitating training. Candidates will occasionally be assigned to specific projects as needed.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:· Conduct regular walk-through inspections of construction areas to ensure compliance with company, client, and regulatory safety standards.· Identify, document, and recommend resolutions for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; follow up to ensure corrective actions are implemented.· Assist in the preparation of safety documentation, including inspection reports, accident-related forms, and corrective procedure recommendations.· Collaborate with the Regional Safety Manger and regional teams to plan inspections, manage safety supplies, and prepare for upcoming work.· Assist in investigations of personal injury and property damage, compiling data and reports as required by company procedures and regulatory standards.· Conduct onboarding and training for new hires, and deliver ongoing safety training to employees.· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable health and safety regulations.Supervisory Responsibilities:· None.Requirements:· Ability to work in various weather conditions and stand or walk for extended periods.· Strong communication and leadership skills, with an ability to effectively manage workload, including planning, coordination, and prioritization.· Demonstrated decision-making skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.· Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce.Education and Experience:· Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, or a related field is required.· Professional safety certification (ASP or GSP designation from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals) required.· At least one year of construction safety experience or two construction safety internships.· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese English – Spanish – Chinese If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English