Safety Specialist II – Midwest Road Warrior

• Coordinate, implement and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program at various project locations
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to reduce and eliminate injuries, illness and other incidents
• Provide safety and health training and education to Company personnel
• Support pre-job safety planning meetings and develop emergency response plans
• Initiate, coordinate and lead safety meetings and training programs
• Perform and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections and behavioral observations
• Communicate and facilitate corrective and preventative actions
• Assist in investigating injury, illness and general liability incidents
• Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence
• Provide team members with updates regarding company or regulatory requirements
• Identify team members needing assistance, training, coaching or support
• Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors and third-party personnel
• Serve as a point of contact for federal, state or municipal safety and risk management authorities, including OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is unavailable

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience is a plus but not required
• Five (5) plus years of safety and health experience in the construction industry is preferred
• Pipeline experience is a strong plus
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations and other state/federal safety regulations
• Knowledge of company safety policies and procedures
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to independently prioritize
• Ability to think independently and influence corrective and preventative actions
• Ability to work in a high-production environment of 50+ hours per week, including nights and weekends
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
• Ability to make independent judgments regarding company safety programs and policies
• Ability to positively interact with and influence frontline supervisors and field personnel
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
• CPR/First Aid instructor certification preferred
• OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred
• OSHA 40-Hour Certification for Hazardous Material Clean-Up Operations preferred
• Regular travel within the project geographic region and overnight travel required

Demonstrates expertise in coordinating and implementing safety and health programs, with a strong focus on compliance with OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations. Capable of providing training, conducting audits, and facilitating effective communication to enhance workplace safety in the construction industry.

• Safety Program Coordination
• OSHA Regulations Knowledge
• Safety Training Development
• Incident Investigation
• Construction Industry Experience

• Safety Audits
• Emergency Response Planning
• Behavioral Observations
• Corrective Actions
• Safety Inspections

• Excellent Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Independent Judgment
• Influencing Skills
• Ability to Work Under Pressure

• CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification
• OSHA 30-Hour Trainer Certification
• OSHA 10-Hour Trainer Certification
• OSHA 40-Hour Certification

• Construction Safety
• Health Program Implementation
• Injury Prevention
• Safety Policies
• Pipeline Experience