Safety Specialist II

Kokosing Industrial•Milford, OH

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About The Position

The Safety Specialist provides field support and assists managers, supervisors, and team members with implementing company and client safety and health policies and procedures, maintaining regulatory compliance, and continually improving company performance in alignment with company core values. The role supports projects primarily in the Central Ohio region and surrounding areas, including bridge, roadway, and heavy civil construction, as well as potential water and wastewater facilities, electrical transmission, underground utilities, concrete structures, and site preparation work. The company is open to candidates at different experience levels, with title, responsibilities, and deliverables adjusted as appropriate to the candidate’s career trajectory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations, other state and federal safety regulations, and company safety policies and procedures.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate and interface effectively with company and private client representatives.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to independently prioritize.
Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly, and influence implementation of appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
Ability to work in a high-production environment, including 50+ hours per week and nights and weekends, and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs and policies related to workplace safety.
Ability to positively interact with and influence front-line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Three to six or more years of construction industry safety and health experience is preferred; all experience levels will be considered with adjustments to the role.
Experience with bridge, roadway, heavy civil, water or wastewater facility, electrical transmission, underground utility, concrete structure, or site preparation projects is a strong plus.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.
OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred.
OSHA 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, implement, and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program at project locations.
Assist in developing and implementing strategies to reduce and eliminate injuries, illness, and other incidents.
Provide safety and health training and education to company personnel.
Support pre-job safety planning meetings and develop project emergency response plans.
Develop work safety and health plans in a fast-paced environment.
Initiate, coordinate, and lead safety meetings and training programs to communicate company policies and procedures.
Independently initiate, perform, and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections, and behavioral observations; communicate and facilitate corrective and preventative actions.
Assist in investigating injury, illness, and general liability incidents.
Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.
Provide team members with updated information about changes to company or regulatory requirements.
Identify team members who need assistance, training, or support to meet company safety and health requirements.
Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
Serve as a contact for federal, state, or municipal safety or risk management authorities, including OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is unavailable.