Safety Specialist

Rifenburg • Troy, NY

41d

About The Position

The Safety Specialist supports the Safety Manager and project teams in promoting and maintaining a safe working environment across Rifenburg Construction operations. This role is focused on field-level safety support, compliance tracking, and employee engagement, helping ensure company safety policies and OSHA requirements are consistently followed on active jobsites. The safety Specialist plays a key role in reinforcing Rifenburg’s safety culture through inspections, observations, training support, and documentation acting as a visible, approachable safety resource for field personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma is required. College level classes or associate degree preferred.
• Industry experience in Safety Management is required.
• 2-4 years of construction safety experience, preferably within heavy civil or infrastructure environments.
• OSHA 30 certification is required.
• Practical knowledge of OSHA laws, regulations and policies
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Computer skills MS Excel and Word software programs.
• Efficient verbal and written communication
• Accurate data entry and accurate calculation of mathematical problems
• Higher level, complex analysis and interpretation required for problem solving
• Ability to work with teams and other divisions
• Independent judgment required using existing guidelines to determine work methods within established policies and procedures
• Knowledge of internet research
• Ability to develop and cultivate long-term relationships with consultants

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular job‑site safety inspections and audits under the direction of the Safety Manager.
• Assist with tracking and following up on corrective actions resulting from inspections, observations, or incidents.
• Monitor and review toolbox talks, safety observations, and site inspection reports for accuracy and completion.
• Support project teams with hazard identification, JHA reviews, and safe work planning.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of company safety policies, procedures, and manuals in compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations.
• Assist with coordinating third-party safety consultant visits and ensuring follow-up actions are addressed.
• Assist in identification and coordination of necessary company “Stand Downs”.
• Participate in the coordination of the Annual Safety Meeting and employee training with Division Safety Officers.
• Participates in industry safety events and associations.
• Assist in job-site incident and near miss investigations, gathering documentation, identifying contributing factors, and participating in root cause analysis.
• Support timely reporting of incidents to appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Provide daily/weekly/monthly safety updates to the safety manager.
• Participate in safety meetings, including weekly safety meetings and monthly safety committee meetings with division safety officers.
• Assist with new hire safety orientation and onboarding activities as needed.
• Support tracking and review of company safety data, including dash camera alerts, observations, and reports.
• Maintain safety-related documentation and records in accordance with company requirements.
• Act as a safety representative at project meetings when requested.
• Promote open communication and positive working relationships with field staff to encourage safe behaviors and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Health & Dental with generous employer contribution
• Supplemental Insurances (Vision, FSA, Dependent Care, Short-term Disability, Critical Illness, etc.)
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• …and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED