Safety Specialist

Serve as a visible leader, influencing and motivating while modeling Lewis’s Operating Principles Build and maintain partnerships with Operations to drive continuous safety improvements Participate in morning huddles and deliver safety tailgates/safety moments to job crews Conduct worksite observations to identify risks and assess compliance with company and regulatory requirements Provide feedback to Operations Leadership Interpret and communicate company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Train and coach employees on utility line-clearance tools, roping and rigging, collision avoidance, climbing techniques, aerial rescue, electrical safety, and First Aid/CPR Investigate and analyze incidents to facilitate organizational learning Prepare evaluations, summary reports, and recommendations for Operations and Safety Leadership Communicate safety program needs with regional leadership Report timely and accurately to Safety and Operations Regional Leadership Provide governance and oversight during field visits with Safety Specialists, Operations Leadership, and field crews Perform other related duties as assigned Requirements Associate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of High School diploma/GED with safety/industry-related credentials (CUSP, CTSP, ASP, GSP, ISA Arborist) or equivalent experience Minimum 1 year of experience in line clearance or related industry Knowledge of OSHA and ANSI requirements OSHA 30 Hour or equivalent Valid driver’s license Bilingual (Spanish/English) is required Proficiency with computers, smartphones, and MS Office Suite Knowledge of vegetation management tools, practices, and procedures Familiarity with OSHA, ANSI, DOT, and tree industry regulations and standards Ability to travel 30–40% of the time, including overnight Ability to work in outdoor field environments and occasionally office environments PPE required per OSHA and ANSI standards CTSP certification required within 1 year of hire Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in safety training and compliance, with a strong focus on OSHA and ANSI regulations. Capable of effectively communicating safety policies and conducting risk assessments in outdoor and operational environments. Highest-signal resume keywords OSHA Compliance Safety Training CTSP Certification Bilingual (Spanish/English) Vegetation Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Line Clearance Risk Assessment Incident Investigation First Aid/CPR Roping and Rigging Aerial Rescue Collision Avoidance Safety Policy Interpretation Worksite Observation Safety Program Communication Soft Skills Leadership Motivational Skills Communication Coaching Partnership Building Certifications & Qualifications OSHA 30 Hour CUSP CTSP ASP GSP ISA Arborist Industry Keywords Safety Improvements Vegetation Management Practices DOT Regulations Tree Industry Standards PPE Compliance Tools & Technologies MS Office Suite Utility Line-Clearance Tools Smartphones Computers #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor