Health & Safety Specialist

Chaney Enterprises•Charlottesville, VA

13d•$55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for evaluating, coordinating, and administering health, safety, and environmental compliance for an assigned area or region. The position is the 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 ensure the organization meets or exceeds applicable regulatory requirements. The position provides guidance and leadership to staff and safety program representatives, conducts field and facility inspections, manages regulatory reporting and incident investigations, coordinates claims and drug and alcohol testing, and develops and delivers employee safety training. It also supports DOT driver-file compliance, fleet safety coaching, contractor oversight, environmental compliance, audit readiness, spill response, and return-to-work processes. The role involves regular travel to facilities, public locations, and customer job sites within the assigned area or region. Work is divided between office and field environments, with schedules and locations varying according to operational and compliance demands.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in health, safety, environmental, or a closely related skilled position.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical safety and regulatory information to diverse audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, for reporting, data tracking, and documentation.
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-level 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 competing 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 prepare a candidate to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Provide health and safety guidance and leadership to regional staff, facility personnel, and designated safety program representatives and champions.
Conduct facility and job-site inspections, identify hazards, document findings, and coordinate corrective actions with site personnel.
Prepare, submit, and monitor regulatory reports and filings, and produce monthly and quarterly internal safety statistics and performance reports.
Investigate workplace accidents, near-misses, and incidents; document causes and corrective actions; and verify that follow-up actions are completed effectively and on time.
Support workers' compensation, property and accident, environmental, and vehicle-related claims, coordinating with insurers, medical providers, customers or the public, and company personnel as needed.
Coordinate random, reasonable-suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing for eligible employees, maintaining accurate and confidential records.
Develop, deliver, and improve new-hire safety orientation and ongoing safety 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 required databases.
Monitor the Samsara fleet telematics platform and conduct and document driver coaching and corrective-action discussions based on telematics data, observations, and incident history.
Conduct driver safety observations and ride-alongs, evaluating on-road behavior and compliance and providing feedback and recommendations.
Track, analyze, and report safety metrics and trends to identify risks, assess program effectiveness, and guide improvement initiatives.
Participate in safety committee meetings, supporting agenda development, program reviews, corrective-action follow-up, and employee engagement.
Oversee contractor safety at facilities and job sites, verifying compliance with applicable requirements and company standards.
Prepare for and support regulatory audits and inspections by organizing documentation, coordinating personnel, and maintaining audit-ready records and programs.
Respond to and coordinate cleanup of concrete, hydraulic fluid, and other regulated or hazardous-material spills, ensuring appropriate 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, communicating requirements and updates confidentially and promptly.
Help develop and continuously improve environmental health and safety goals, policies, objectives, and management systems.