Safety Specialist

Job Summary The Safety Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the Project Team in developing and sustaining an Incident and Injury Free Culture (IIFC). This position partners with Project Leadership, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and field personnel to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations while promoting proactive hazard identification, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of safety performance.

The Safety Specialist provides technical safety support, assists in the development and execution of project-specific safety programs, conducts training and audits, facilitates incident investigations, and supports injury and illness case management. This role serves as a key resource in fostering a strong safety culture across all phases of construction activities.

Key Responsibilities Safety Program Implementation & Compliance Support Crew Foremen, General Foremen, Superintendents, and Project Leadership in the execution of the Project Safety Roadmap and Site Safety Plan.

Assist with the development, evaluation, and implementation of Safety Pre-Task Plans (SPTPs), Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), and Personal Risk Assessments (PRAs).

Monitor compliance with company policies, project safety requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs through routine audits and field assessments.

Monitor, evaluate, and audit company and subcontractor compliance with applicable safety standards and project requirements.

Assist with the development and approval of work permits, including confined space, excavation/ground disturbance, fall protection, and other high-risk activities.

Field Safety Support Perform daily jobsite observations of employee behaviors and site conditions utilizing company safety management systems.

Provide coaching and mentoring to employees regarding hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation techniques.

Recognize and reinforce safe work practices while addressing unsafe behaviors through coaching and corrective actions.

Attend daily project meetings and provide safety-related input to field crews and leadership.

Collaborate with project leadership to develop corrective action plans that address identified safety concerns and opportunities for improvement.

Training & Employee Engagement Lead project-specific safety orientations for new employees.

Facilitate safety training programs and competency testing, including topics such as Hazard Communication, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and other required safety programs.

Support Project Leadership in the development and delivery of weekly toolbox talks and safety meetings.

Assess the effectiveness and relevance of safety meeting content and provide feedback to project leadership.

Foster positive relationships with field personnel and actively engage employees in safety initiatives.

Incident Management & Reporting Lead or support incident, injury, and near-miss investigations in partnership with project leadership.

Manage injury and illness cases from initial reporting through resolution.

Develop investigation findings, corrective actions, and follow-up documentation.

Generate and distribute weekly safety metrics and Total Case Incident Reports for project leadership and management.

Equipment & Site Inspections Conduct periodic inspections and evaluations of tools, equipment, and safety systems, including aerial lifts, forklifts, fall protection equipment, laser levelers, and other jobsite equipment.

Verify equipment is maintained in safe working condition and complies with applicable standards.

Minimum Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required.

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.

Experience Three 3-5+ years of construction safety experience required.

Electrical construction safety experience preferred.

Experience supporting large commercial, industrial, utility, or infrastructure construction projects preferred.

Experience working with union labor environments is desirable.

Certifications OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.

CPR/First Aid certification required; CPR/First Aid Trainer certification preferred.

BCSP certifications may be required by the GC on certain projects

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Working knowledge of applicable safety regulations and industry standards.

Understanding of electrical industry consensus standards, including NFPA, NESC, ASTM, and ANSI.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to influence behaviors and promote a positive safety culture at all organizational levels.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and safety management software platforms.

Bilingual skills are a plus.

Additional Requirements Valid state-issued driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Work Environment Work is performed in both office and active construction site environments.

Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, carrying, and computer use.

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