Safety Specialist

Responsibilities Administer and support the company's safety program across all field and office operations. Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and ensure compliance with company safety standards. Partner with field leaders, project managers, and supervisors to promote safe work practices and proactively address safety concerns. Investigate workplace injuries, incidents, near misses, vehicle accidents, and property damage events; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. Partner closely with Human Resources to ensure alignment on leave administration, ADA accommodations, return-to-work plans, payroll impacts, employee communications, and employee relations matters arising from workplace injuries. Deliver and coordinate safety training, new hire safety orientation, toolbox talks, and required regulatory training. Maintain safety records, training documentation, certifications, and compliance reporting requirements. Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, customer safety requirements, and company policies. Track and report safety metrics, trends, corrective actions, and leading indicators to leadership. Lead the company's vehicle and driver safety program, driver qualification processes, accident investigations, corrective action recommendations, driver coaching, and fleet safety training in partnership with operations and fleet management. Partner with the Fleet Manager and operational leaders to identify vehicle-related risks, review accident trends, support preventative safety initiatives, and improve driver safety performance. Support contractor qualification, prequalification, and customer safety documentation requests. Coordinate safety-related equipment inspections, certifications, and program requirements, including fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, and PPE programs as applicable. Conduct field visits to reinforce safety expectations, coach employees, and support supervisors in addressing unsafe behaviors and conditions. Assist with employee engagement initiatives related to workplace safety. Facilitate annual Fire Drills and Tornado drills. Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety procedures, forms, and training materials under the direction of the Director. Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices affecting workplace safety. Serve as a visible and approachable safety resource for employees, reinforcing Freije's commitment to a culture where safety is a shared responsibility. Maintain ISNetworld and Avetta platforms. Qualifications OSHA 30-Hour certification required; OSHA 500/510 preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in construction, industrial, or field-based safety roles. Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 standards. Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action development. Familiarity with fleet safety programs, driver qualification files, and DOT compliance requirements. Experience managing contractor prequalification platforms such as ISNetworld and Avetta. Working knowledge of safety programs, including fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, and PPE programs. Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety management systems. What We Offer Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. Health Insurance starting at 99 cents per week. Retirement savings plan with company match. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Join us at freije and play a key role in our continued success and growth. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! Core Values G rit: You Follow Through When Work is Hard L ead From Your Seat: You think like an owner U ber Customer Centric: You drive a "wow" experience E ndeavor to be Great: You strive to be the best version of yourself #J-18808-Ljbffr