Construction Safety Specialist

Construction Safety Specialist - North Coast Holdings Join a Company That Grows People

At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second‑largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee‑owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you’re not just taking a job — you’re investing in your future.

• Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions.
• Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie.
• Shape your future with our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• Work directly with project and crew leadership to ensure consistent use of safety systems, programs, and processes.
• Engage crews to define processes that motivate teams toward shared goals.
• Partner with Project Managers to develop project‑specific safety plans during mobilization and throughout the project lifecycle.
• Trend safety data to identify and recommend targeted improvement strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify gaps and implement solutions.
• Support hazard identification and control efforts with a high level of accuracy.
• Conduct risk assessments, assist with incident investigations, and develop corrective actions.
• Build processes that reduce and eliminate repeat incidents.
• Audit job sites with a focus on behaviors and conditions that reflect best‑in‑class standards.
• Support customer‑specific safety needs and expectations.
• Assist leadership with developing and delivering safety training and toolbox talks.
• Encourage and support proactive near‑miss reporting.
• Assist with milestone recognition programs that highlight leading safety activities.
• Promote enthusiasm for safety through innovative ideas and engagement tactics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Affairs, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety with at least two years in construction; five years preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations (NFPA, OSHA, EPA, ANSI).
• OSHA 510 and 500 preferred.
• BCSP certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, or STS‑C preferred.
• Knowledge of Human Performance principles.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and outdoor field environments.
• Self‑starter with strong interpersonal skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Strong research and regulatory comprehension skills.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work outdoors in varied conditions.
• Motivated, team‑oriented, and improvement‑minded.
• Ability to navigate uneven terrain and perform physical tasks related to field safety inspections.

• Computers, tablets, phones, scanners, and standard office equipment.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Sit, stand, walk, reach, and perform repetitive keystrokes regularly.
• Stoep, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs, and lift or move up to 30 pounds.
• Traverse and inspect job sites in all weather conditions.
• Work extended periods both at a computer and in the field.

Regularly: outdoor field environment with varying weather conditions. Noise level: moderate. Exposure: construction site hazards.

• Competitive pay $87,800 - $108,290.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health, dental, vision, and HSA options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid training and career development.

Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought out and valued.

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