Safety Specialist 3 - Millersport/Central OH

Kokosing•Westerville, OH

15d

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 company performance in accordance with the company’s Core Values. The position helps reduce injuries, illnesses, and other incidents; provides safety education; supports pre-job planning and emergency response planning; leads safety meetings and training; conducts and documents audits, evaluations, inspections, and behavioral observations; and facilitates corrective and preventive actions. The Safety Specialist also assists with incident investigations, communicates changes to company and regulatory requirements, supports personnel who need help meeting safety requirements, coordinates safety programs with subcontractors and other third parties, and serves as a contact for government safety or risk-management authorities when the Company Safety Manager is unavailable. The role may involve working in a high-production environment for 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends, and responding effectively under pressure and deadlines. The position is based in the Millersport/Central Ohio area.

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, including the ability to communicate and interface effectively with company and private client representatives.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize independently.
Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly, and influence implementation of appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Ability to work in a high-production environment for 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends, and respond effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs and policies related to worksite 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.
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 in the posting 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 while meeting business unit targets and objectives.
Provide company personnel with training and education on safety and health requirements.
Support pre-job safety planning, identify potential hazards and problems, develop project emergency response plans, and prepare work safety and health plans on time.
Initiate, coordinate, and lead safety meetings and training programs to communicate company policies and procedures.
Independently initiate, conduct, and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections, and behavioral observations across company operations.
Communicate and facilitate implementation of 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 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 compliance with company safety 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.