Safety Specialist

Summit Companies•Saint Paul, MN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist at Summit Fire Protection supports and advances health and safety initiatives across the subsidiary, helping ensure a safe work environment for employees, customers, and partners. This individual contributor role is part of the corporate Health & Safety team and works closely with branch leadership and field teams to promote consistent safety practices across construction and service operations. The Safety Specialist plays a key role in hazard identification, risk mitigation, training, and continuous improvement efforts. This position provides hands-on field support, conducts site visits and audits, assists with regulatory compliance, and helps strengthen a proactive safety culture aligned with our life safety mission.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
OSHA 30 certification required, or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe.
OSHA 500 and 501 certifications, or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in safety, construction, or related field role required.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general construction safety practices.
Ability to identify hazards, assess risk, and recommend practical corrective actions.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable presenting and speaking to groups ranging from 5–50 participants.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively engage field personnel, supervisors, and leadership in a professional and constructive manner.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
Ability to travel regularly to branch offices and jobsite locations.
Ability to comply with company drug and alcohol policies and customer-specific site requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Fire Protection, or a related field preferred.
Prior construction and/or general industry safety training or relevant experience preferred.
Experience supporting safety training initiatives or facilitating safety discussions preferred.
Experience with safety management systems or reporting platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine site visits, safety audits, and field observations to evaluate safety performance, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions aligned with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of company safety programs across multiple branches.
Partner with branch leadership, project managers, field supervisors, and field personnel to promote and reinforce consistent safe work practices.
Assist in developing and delivering safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training programs.
Support incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis to drive corrective actions and ongoing improvement.
Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre‑job/pre‑task planning activities to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
Track safety performance metrics, assist with reporting and documentation efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide field coaching, guidance, and onsite support during high‑risk activities while reinforcing safety expectations.
Maintain, update, and distribute safety policies, procedures, and related documentation.
Travel regularly to branch locations and jobsites to provide onsite safety support, coaching, and program reinforcement.
Perform other duties as assigned.