Safety Professional

Flagger Force, LLC•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Safety Professional observes and evaluates work sites, responds to incidents, and supports injury management plans and safety programs. The role partners closely with operations to identify hazards, coach employees on safe work practices, promote a positive safety culture, and drive continuous improvement in accordance with company values, vision, and mission. Approximately 80% of the role’s time is anticipated to be spent in the field. The Safety Professional monitors safety and quality program performance; supports operational activities such as Final Incident Reports, pre-cons, and client feedback; reviews facilities for general safety, fire safety, and emergency procedures; and develops content for and assists with executing safety programs. The role also investigates and reviews incidents, develops lessons learned and training materials, maintains and analyzes incident, audit, and safety statistics, supports RISK department projects and process improvement, participates in meetings and policy development, and completes daily reporting. Flagger Force is an industry leader in traffic control, supporting infrastructure, utilities, and other service industries throughout the eastern United States using technology resources and expertise. The company describes its work environment as supportive and centered on its values, vision, and mission, and identifies employees as its most important asset.

Requirements

Strong verbal, written, analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to adapt quickly and manage time effectively.
Ability to manage high-stress scenarios and environments.
Proficient computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Must have steel-toed boots or be able to obtain them before employment.
Bachelor’s or associate degree in occupational safety and health, Environmental Safety, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Must maintain valid internal training certifications through Flagger Force Academy.
Must hold all Department of Transportation qualifications required for the assigned territory.
Valid driver’s license meeting Flagger Force motor vehicle record standards.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience with Flagger Force and/or similar traffic control knowledge.
At least one year of experience with state and federal traffic control guidelines, such as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Demonstrated experience with fleet safety driving practices or systems.

Responsibilities

Monitor the performance of safety and quality programs to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Provide operational assistance, including support with Final Incident Reports (FIRs), pre-cons, and client feedback.
Review assigned facilities for general safety, including fire safety and emergency procedures.
Develop content for safety programs and assist with their execution.
Complete and submit daily activity reports.
Conduct incident investigations as required and participate in investigation reviews with management as required.
Assist in developing post-incident lessons learned and training materials, including FF Learn content.
Compile, maintain, analyze, and report incident, audit, and safety statistics.
Assist and support RISK department projects and process improvement.
Spend an anticipated 80% of time in the field.
Conduct, attend, and participate in department meetings as necessary.
Participate in Safety and Fleet policy development.
Maintain valid internal training certification.
Coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices through positive engagement and field-based observations.
Build collaborative relationships with operations to strengthen safety culture and encourage proactive hazard identification.
Identify opportunities to improve safety programs, processes, and training through continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze incident trends and recommend practical corrective and preventive actions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Safety Manager.
Act in accordance with company values, vision, and mission; demonstrate honesty, integrity, respect, leadership, professionalism, a positive attitude, effective communication, accuracy, efficiency, attention to detail, good attendance, initiative, and care for the work environment.