Field Safety Specialist

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire a Field Safety Specialist. The opening is based out of Ruhlin's Columbus office and will report to the Regional Safety Manager.

Summary: Assist with planning, directing, and implementing the Company's safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment on every project.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive on-site safety assessments of projects as part of the constant monitoring process and monitor corrective actions taken.
• Help to ensure safety goals are achieved on every project.
• Help to ensure all governmental safety regulations are observed and practiced.
• Cultivate a positive attitude toward safe work practices among employees.
• Visit every jobsite at least weekly.
• Analyze and recommend corrective action for all incidents.
• Ensure employees have all resources necessary to work safely.
• Participate in pre-construction and handoff meetings.
• Develop Toolbox Safety Talks; educate project employees and conduct training as needed.
• Participate in the investigation of all incidents that result in lost time injuries or major property, liability, or equipment damage; produce investigative reports.
• Prepare all required regulatory reports and ensure they are submitted in a timely manner.
• Maintain safety files and records; prepare reports for management as needed.
• Recommend and enforce disciplinary actions for employees who violate safety policies.
• Maintain inventory of safety supplies to ensure project safety needs are met.
• Ensure Company policies and procedures are understood and implemented consistently.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety or related field of study preferred.
• Minimum 1 year construction safety experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365; Microsoft Teams; HCSS software experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 or approved equivalent preferred.
• Good problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and Company safety related laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to provide effective training and education to others.
• Willingness and ability to work some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends).
• Team focused mindset to build strong working relationships.
• Commitment to Company values.

Direct Reports: None

About The Ruhlin Company
The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. Since 1915, we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Client satisfaction is the bedrock of our reputation, earned through innovative construction technology, experienced leadership and an unswerving commitment to quality. Today Ruhlin enjoys a national reputation as a construction services leader.


The Ruhlin Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that includes Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), 401k with Company match (immediately fully vested), Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, paid vacation, and sick days.

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age (age 40 or older), color, disability or handicap, veteran/military status, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.