Senior Safety Specialist

Senior Safety Specialist

Reports to: Safety Manager

Job Summary: The Senior Safety Specialist supports the implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of Shapiro & Duncan’s safety program. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; investigates accidents, injuries, and near‑misses; and develops methods to prevent hazard exposure, injuries, and property damage. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, exercises sound independent judgment, and fosters a strong safety culture across all project sites.

Accountability & Authority: The Senior Safety Specialist reports to the Safety Manager or their designee. Responsibilities include purchasing supplies, equipment, training, and consulting services from vendors up to pre‑established limits; authority to discipline employees, bar contractors, and issue cease‑work orders for non‑compliance; and accountability for compliance, reporting, licensing, and training of employees and subcontractors pursuant to applicable regulations.

Requirements

Education & Credentials

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (experience may substitute for education)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification
• OSHA 30‑Hour completed
• OSHA 510/500 and OSHA 511/501 (Instructor Certification for Construction and General Industry preferred)
• CHST preferred
• Must be able to pass background checks required for local, state, and federal government projects

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive construction safety, including safety programs, training, compliance, and field operations.
• Extensive knowledge of EPA, NIOSH, ANSI, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 standards.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and claims management preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements

• Able to walk, stand, bend, climb, crawl, and work in confined spaces, at heights, and in temperature extremes.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs. occasionally.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Leadership

• Serve as designated competent person on all Shapiro & Duncan job sites and customer locations.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and the safety management system.
• Lead and mentor junior safety professionals and field personnel.
• Proactive safety leadership with emphasis on precursor identification and risk mitigation.
• Maintain and administer the company’s drug testing program, including medical record retention.

Inspections, Investigations & Reporting

• Conduct impartial investigations of incidents, near‑misses, and injuries; perform root‑cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform job site inspections and submit written reports; prepare monthly summary reports for all sites visited.
• Coordinate work area assessments and program evaluations to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions.
• Perform trend analysis and present findings to management.
• Act as company representative during OSHA and other regulatory compliance inspections.

Training & Communication

• Develop and deliver safety training programs; coordinate certifications (fall protection, rigging, confined space, silica, HazCom, etc.).
• Provide new‑employee health and safety orientations.
• Coach employees on pre‑task analysis and toolbox talks to ensure effectiveness.
• Verify subcontractor training and compliance with all applicable equipment requirements.
• Disseminate safety alerts, bulletins, best practices, and corrective actions to all employees.
• Stay current on industry regulations and legislation and communicate updates to the team.

Competencies

• Occupational Health & Safety Knowledge
• Incident Investigation & Root‑Cause Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, EPA, ANSI, NIOSH)
• Safety Program Development & Management
• Training Design & Facilitation
• Discretion & Confidentiality

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.