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. #J-18808-Ljbffr