Safety Specialist

This position is posted as a Safety Specialist for visibility. The internal title for this position is Safety Coordinator.

• Field Leadership: Work with field supervision to assess and document work practices to ensure Kraemer policies and procedures are followed by management and crews.
• Project Safety Leadership: Act as the project’s representative in all areas of occupational safety and health. Support Work Activity Planning and lead the implementation of safety programs in the field.
• Hazard Control: Follow up on corrective actions to ensure hazards are eliminated or controlled in support of Safe Production.
• Training & Orientation: Coordinate and conduct new hire orientations and safety training. Identify required training needs and coordinate with the Regional Safety Manager.
• Site Planning: Develop Site Specific Safety Plans and support project teams in planning safe work activities.
• Monitoring: Monitor site conditions including air quality, illumination, wind, ventilation, and dust.
• Communication: Maintain a proactive approach to safety through regular communication including meetings, updates, and field engagement.
• Industrial Hygiene: Assist with applying industrial hygiene practices and documentation to support employee health and safety.
• Analysis & Investigation: Investigate incidents to determine root cause and corrective actions. Analyze trends and provide recommendations to improve performance.
• Compliance: Administer and ensure compliance with Kraemer safety programs and support personnel with safety-related issues.
• Collaboration: Work with the Risk Analyst, Safety Director, Safety Managers, and Project Managers to support incident reporting, medical case management, and crisis management.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field with coursework or experience in Risk Management, Construction Management, Industrial Hygiene, or behavioral-based safety.
• Experience: Previous safety leadership experience in a construction-related industry preferred.
• Certification: Construction Safety and Health Technician (CSHT) preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and FRA regulations.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Travel: Up to 40% overnight travel.

Environment: Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $105,000. Base salary depends on experience, skills, and location.

• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Health care reimbursement plan
• Life and dependent life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Educational assistance
• Computer purchase program

Company vehicle or allowance, fuel card, cell phone, and computer.

Kraemer North America is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.