Safety Specialist

Haydon Companies•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist serves as the primary Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) representative for assigned construction projects and operational areas. This position partners closely with Operations to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and promote a proactive safety culture. The Safety Specialist works independently to provide field leadership, coaching, training, and technical safety support while helping achieve the Company's goal of ensuring every employee returns home safely each day. The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Department partners with Operations and project teams to protect employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote safe and environmentally responsible construction practices. The department supports Building, Heavy Civil, and specialty construction operations through training, field support, compliance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or related field preferred
3-5 years of construction safety experience or equivalent construction operations experience with increasing safety responsibilities.
Experience supporting commercial building, heavy civil, or specialty construction projects preferred.
Experience conducting inspections, investigations, and delivery safety training.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
Working knowledge of EPA, DOT, and applicable environmental regulations.
Ability to identify hazards and develop practical risk mitigation strategies.
Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
Ability to influence others without direct authority.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required; reporting and data analysis experience preferred)
Ability to work independently while managing multiple active projects.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
OSHA 30 Hour Construction
CPR/First Aid certification

Nice To Haves

CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician)
STSC (Safety Trained Supervisor Construction)
OSHA 510
OSHA 500
Applicable Competent Person certification (Excavation, Fall Protection, Confined Space, etc.)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary safety representative for assigned construction projects and operational areas.
Build strong working relationships with project managers, superintendents, foremen, craft employees, and trade partners to promote a positive safety culture.
Conduct routine project site visits to identify hazards, evaluate work practices, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Provide coaching and real-time feedback to employees and supervisors to improve safe work practices.
Exercise stop-work authority when conditions present an imminent danger to employees, the public, or the environment.
Lead investigations involving injuries, near misses, property damage, vehicle accidents, and environmental incidents.
Conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
Prepare timely and accurate investigation reports and supporting documentation.
Monitor corrective actions through completion and communicate lessons learned throughout the organization.
Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and project-specific training.
Coach supervisors and field leadership on safety expectations and regulatory requirements.
Reinforce company safety policies through education, mentoring, and positive engagement.
Identify additional training opportunities based on field observations and incident trends.
Maintain accurate inspection reports, safety metrics, investigation documentation, and compliance records.
Identify trends and recommend improvements to safety programs, procedures, and training.
Participate in safety committee meetings and company safety initiatives.
Support implementation of new EHS programs and continuous improvement efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.