Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist- Heavy Civil/Environmental This Jobot job is hosted by: Melissa Thavenius. Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 per year. Our client is an established environmental services organization supporting the power generation industry through large-scale construction, remediation, ash management, landfill, and site services. Their teams operate in complex, heavy industrial environments where safety is central to everything we do. We are looking for an experienced Safety Specialist to join their team in Maysville, KY and serve as a trusted safety partner to our field teams, site leadership, and customers. Why Join Us $95,000-$105,000 base salary, with flexibility for the right candidate 10% annual bonus $725/month vehicle allowance Relocation assistance available Unique 4 days on / 4 days off schedule Opportunity to work in a highly visible, autonomous site safety role Established organization with long-term work in the environmental and power generation industries Hands- on position where you can directly influence safety culture and field operations Job Responsibilities Conduct field safety inspections, observations, and audits Identify unsafe behaviors and conditions and drive corrective actions through completion Perform Job Hazard Analyses and develop appropriate mitigation strategies Lead comprehensive incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis Develop and maintain site-specific safety reports, documentation, and tracking Lead daily safety meetings with field teams Coordinate new-hire orientations and required safety training Support OSHA 10, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, First Aid/CPR, and other task-specific training Maintain required site safety records and inspection documentation Partner with corporate safety leadership on site-specific Safety and Health Plans Work directly with customer safety representatives and participate in customer meetings Support workers' compensation case management and return-to-work coordination Inspect facilities, heavy equipment, and work areas to identify potential hazards Provide weekly reporting on safety activities, observations, trends, and corrective actions What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree required 5+ years of safety, EHS, or compliance experience OSHA 510 certification Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 construction standards Experience working around heavy equipment and excavation activities Construction or heavy civil experience strongly preferred Experience in waste, landfill, ash management, environmental remediation, utilities, mining, or similar environments is a plus Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate reporting and documentation systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with field employees, leadership, and customers High level of integrity, accountability, and dependability CSP, ASP, OHST, or CHST certification is a plus Valid driver's license Schedule & Work Environment This position operates on a 4-days-on / 4-days-off schedule. Shift lengths vary based on site activity and may range from approximately 8-16 hours. During peak summer and winter periods, days typically average around 12 hours. This is an active field environment involving construction and heavy equipment operations. Candidates should be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, around dust, noise, changing weather conditions, and active job sites. The role requires the ability to walk and stand for extended periods, climb, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds. PPE will be provided. A reliable personal vehicle is required due to travel between active work areas and landfill/cleanup sites. A $725 monthly vehicle allowance is provided. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot