Area Safety Specialist

Interstates•Fort Collins, CO

1d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Interstates, safety isn’t just a checklist, it’s how we care for our people. We’re looking for an Area Safety Specialist who’s passionate about building relationships, supporting field teams, and making sure everyone goes home safely every day. If you’re someone who leads with heart and believes safety starts with people, we’d love to talk to you. As an Area Safety Specialist in our Fort Collins, CO region, you’ll work closely with local leaders and the Safety Manager to bring our safety standards to life. You’ll help implement policies, lead by example in the field, and ensure our teams and our customers have the support they need to create successful, compliant, and people-first work zones. At Interstates, safety is the key to our success. One of the core values at Interstates is family and that is what drives us every day to live out our Zero Injury culture ensuring everyone returns home safely each and every day.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication
Able to track information and conduct audits
Ability to write reports and procedure manuals
Can effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to work well with others and achieve results through others, without having a direct line of authority over them
Must possess sound judgement skills, and the ability to prioritize work and deal with stress
Industrial/Contracting/Oil & Gas/Food & Beverage/Wastewater/ Construction experience preferred
Able to train, coach, and positively influence crews
This position requires an advanced knowledge of OSHA Standards and successful completion of the OSHA Authorized Instructor Course #500 for Construction and NFPA/70E classes, as well as successful completion of 30-hour OSHA training.
Ability to obtain CPR and First aid training certificates.
3 - 5 years of safety experience in the construction industry
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university, preferably in Occupational Health or Safety, and four-plus years leading a successful behavior-based safety culture and safety leadership in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

Serve as the trusted safety partner and advisor to our local project teams.
Monitors and promotes weekly on-site safety inspections including logging, reporting, and documentation
Lead incident investigations, manage accidents, and help the team determine root causes.
Partner with clients and site leadership to manage complex safety and audit requirements.
Conduct safety audits/inspections, participate in toolbox talks, and lead pre-task planning sessions.
Deliver hands-on training and advisement on best practices for confined space, lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash protection, PPE, environmental hazards, etc.
Assist project leaders in developing and implementing pre-job safety plan kickoffs.
Stay up to date on evolving standards (OSHA 1910/1926) and recommend proactive changes.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renown brands across the country)
Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (Support work/life balance)
Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
Position qualifies for Company Vehicle and Cell Allowance
Family & safety culture – a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
Advancement Opportunities unique to our employee's long-term goals
Career Coaching