Field Safety Specialist (Independence Excavating)

DiGeronimo Companies•Sterling, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Independence Excavating is looking for an experienced Field Safety Specialist in the Mid-Atlantic. In this role the Field Safety Specialist will oversee project safety either based on a project or covering one or more projects based off client or company needs. The FSS would also be responsible for enforcing company safety policies and procedures, complete deliverables as required by the Regional Safety Manager or Safety Director which could include training/audits etc. This position will travel 75% locally and 25% regionally.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Safety Management or equivalent
2-5 years of relevant safety experience in heavy civil construction
OSHA 30 Required
First Aid/CPR Required
Must be energetic to continually learn more about construction, industry-related safety, and keeping our workers safe
Prospects must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time.
Some job sites may require working in environments that can be very uncomfortable
Prospects must be able to work on project sites in all weather conditions
Must be able to communicate with field workers and field managers
Has the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Willingness and ability to manage responsibilities and time according to the requirements of each job site

Nice To Haves

Supervision or leadership experience
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Regularly visiting heavy civil construction locations in the Mid Atlantic Region as required
Assisting in development, implementation, and promotion of policies, procedures, and best practice (in coordination and under direction of the Regional Safety Manager of Safety Director)
Encouraging safe work standards and foster a safety-conscious culture among all team members
Conducting inspections and audits, identifying and reporting findings, and recommending corrective action
Facilitating or assisting with various safety training and orientations
Obtaining and maintaining necessary safety and health certifications, including First Aid/CPR and OSHA 30-hour Construction at minimum
Conducting or assisting safety meetings
Participating in incident investigations and assisting in development of lessons learned
Assisting in the review of federal, state and local inspection activity and proposed citations
Some limited/ temporary overnight travel may be required as part of the position
Other duties as assigned