Health & Safety Specialist

Chaney Enterprises • Charlottesville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Safety Specialist evaluates, coordinates, and administers health, safety, and environmental compliance for an assigned area or region. The role is a primary resource for regulatory compliance, incident management, employee safety training, and environmental program oversight across multiple facilities and public-facing job sites. The specialist partners with operations management and Human Resources to promote a culture of safety, maintain accurate documentation, and meet or exceed applicable regulatory requirements.

The position is based out of Charlottesville, Virginia, or Richmond, Virginia, and requires regular travel to facilities, public locations, and customer job sites within the assigned area or region. Work is divided between office and field settings, with the schedule and location varying according to operational and compliance demands. The role has no direct supervisory responsibility but provides health and safety guidance and leadership to area staff, facility personnel, and program representatives and champions.

Field work may involve exposure to fuel, concrete, hydraulic fluid, chemicals, dust, fumes, other airborne contaminants, moving mechanical equipment, and varying noise levels. Physical requirements include lifting up to 30 pounds; carrying, pushing, and pulling 5 to 30 pounds; walking, standing, and sitting for 1 to 8 hours per day; and reaching, kneeling, squatting, or climbing as tasks require. The position is classified as exempt and is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in Health, Safety, Environmental, or a closely related skilled position.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to convey technical safety and regulatory information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong mathematical skills applicable to statistical reporting, incident-rate calculations, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory agencies and frameworks, including MSHA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, and equivalent state agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build cooperative working relationships across organizational levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding employee, medical, and claims-related information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage concurrent priorities, deadlines, and compliance obligations.
• Ability to identify problems, analyze contributing factors, and implement timely and effective resolutions.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Safety-related coursework or professional development certifications.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• OSHA Construction 10-Hour certification.
• OSHA Construction 30-Hour certification.
• Background or industry experience in concrete production, construction, transportation, environmental services, or occupational safety.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may also be sufficient.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety guidance and leadership to area or regional staff, facility personnel, and designated program representatives and champions.
• Inspect facilities and job sites for safety and environmental compliance; document hazards and partner with site personnel on corrective actions.
• Prepare, submit, and monitor required regulatory reports and filings, and produce monthly and quarterly internal safety data and performance reports.
• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and incidents; document causes and corrective measures; and verify corrective actions are completed and effective.
• Support workers' compensation, property and accident, environmental, and vehicle-related claims, coordinating with relevant internal and external parties.
• Coordinate random, reasonable-suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing programs and maintain confidential records.
• Develop, deliver, and improve new-hire safety orientation and ongoing training, including MSHA Part 46 and applicable OSHA standards.
• Maintain DOT driver files, track physical examination renewals and compliance deadlines, and update driver and incident information in HRIS and other databases.
• Monitor the Samsara fleet telematics platform and conduct and document driver coaching and corrective-action discussions.
• Conduct driver safety observations and ride-alongs, providing feedback on driving behavior, compliance, and company safety standards.
• Track, analyze, and report safety metrics and trends to identify risks and inform improvement efforts.
• Participate in safety committee meetings, supporting agenda development, program reviews, corrective-action follow-up, and employee engagement.
• Oversee contractor safety at company facilities and job sites and verify compliance with applicable requirements and company standards.
• Prepare for and support regulatory audits and inspections by organizing documentation and coordinating personnel.
• Respond to and coordinate cleanup of concrete, hydraulic fluid, and other regulated or hazardous-material spills, ensuring proper handling, documentation, and disposal.
• Assist with environmental compliance inspections, sampling, audits, documentation, industrial hygiene programs, health assessments, and exposure monitoring.
• Coordinate return-to-work and light-duty assignments for employees recovering from occupational injuries or illnesses.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Environmental Health and Safety goals, policies, programs, and management systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level