Safety Specialist II - (Midwest Road Warrior)

Kokosing•Elyria, OH

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About The Position

Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services LLC (IKPS) is seeking a Safety Specialist to provide field support and assist managers, supervisors, and team members with implementing Company Safety and Health policies and procedures. The role supports regulatory compliance and continual improvement of company performance in alignment with the company’s Core Values. The position requires regular travel throughout the project region, with Columbus, Ohio, as the territory’s central point and projects extending west to Dayton and into Indiana, and southeast to West Virginia. Overnight travel is required; the company pays for hotel accommodations. The role may involve working in a high-production environment of 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

Five or more years of safety and health experience in the construction industry is preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations, other state and federal safety regulations, and company safety policies and procedures.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize independently.
Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly, and influence implementation of appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
Ability to work in a high-production environment of 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends, and respond effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Ability to make independent judgments when managing and facilitating company programs and policies related to workplace safety.
Ability to interact positively with and influence front-line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
Pipeline experience.
CPR/First Aid instructor certification.
OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certifications.
OSHA 40-Hour Certification for Hazardous Material Clean-Up Operations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, implement, and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program at project locations.
Help develop and implement strategies to reduce and eliminate injuries, illnesses, and other incidents while supporting business-unit targets and objectives.
Provide safety and health training and education to company personnel.
Support pre-job safety planning meetings, identify potential hazards and problems, and develop project emergency response plans.
Initiate, coordinate, and lead safety meetings and training programs to communicate company policies and procedures.
Initiate, conduct, and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections, and behavioral observations; communicate and facilitate corrective and preventative actions.
Assist with investigations of injury, illness, and general liability incidents.
Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.
Provide team members with updates about changes to company or regulatory requirements.
Identify team members who need assistance, training, coaching, or support in meeting company safety and health requirements.
Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel to support compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
Serve as a contact for federal, state, or municipal safety or risk management authorities and personnel, including OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is unavailable.