Safety Specialist - Piketon

Kokosing•Westerville, OH

26d

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. The role supports regulatory compliance and continual improvement of the Company’s overall performance in alignment with its Core Values. The position supports safety planning, training, inspections, incident investigations, corrective actions, safety communications, and coordination with subcontractors and other project personnel. It may also serve as a contact for federal, state, or municipal safety and risk management authorities, including OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is unavailable.

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, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to prioritize independently.
Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly, and influence the implementation of appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Ability to work in a high-production environment of 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends, and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Ability to make independent judgments in managing and facilitating Company programs and policies related to workplace safety.
Ability to interact positively with and influence frontline supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
BCSP certification required: ASP, CSP, or CHST.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of safety and health experience in the construction industry is preferred; experience with the project types described by the Company is a strong plus.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.
OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing strategies to reduce and eliminate injuries, illnesses, and other incidents in support of 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, develop project emergency response plans, and prepare work safety and health plans on time in a fast-paced environment.
Initiate, coordinate, and lead safety meetings and training programs to communicate Company policies and procedures effectively.
Independently initiate, conduct, and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections, and behavioral observations across Company operations; communicate and facilitate corrective and preventive actions.
Assist with investigations of injury, illness, and general liability incidents.
Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.
Provide team members with updates 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 compliance with Company safety policies and procedures.
Serve as a point of contact for federal, state, or municipal safety or risk management authorities, including OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is unavailable.