Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

Patriot Engineering and Environmental is growing and is looking for a Safety Specialist to join our talented and impactful team in Indianapolis office. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, Patriot Engineering and Environmental is an Employee Owned, diverse engineering firm with a multi-state presence providing geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing services and consultation to commercial, industrial and governmental clients. This is a great career growth opportunity for the right candidate.

We are seeking a self-starter Safety Specialist with at least 3 years of experience to join our Safety team. Patriot is committed to providing a safe and injury free working environment for all staff. This role offers great exposure to all aspects of Safety operations and will focus on supporting the management of EHS compliance for Patriot and its corporate safety program for Patriot's 200+ employees located in 10 offices operating in multiple states.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and personable individual with an eye for detail, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be part of a growing and high performing team. In this role you will work directly with our Corporate Safety Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety Management System
  • Support development and implementation of an internal Safety Management System.
  • Identify gaps, recommend enhancements, and help drive consistent execution across locations.
  • Independently evaluate safety risks, compare alternative corrective actions, and make recommendations on matters that impact operations, compliance, and employee safety.
  • Provide practical, solution-oriented guidance to leaders and employees to drive timely and effective risk reduction.
  • Has stop-work authority to intervene and halt work activities when an imminent danger or serious unsafe condition is observed.
  • Initiate immediate hazard mitigation actions, coordinate appropriate notifications, and confirm conditions are corrected before work resumes.
• EHS Program Administration & Continuous Improvement
  • Support administration and continuous improvement of Patriot's Safety and Health policies, programs, and procedures.
  • Recommend program updates and process improvements to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
• Field Audits & Corrective Actions
  • Conduct safety and health field audits; identify, document, and recommend resolutions for hazardous conditions.
  • Prioritize corrective actions, communicate findings to stakeholders, and follow up to confirm completion and effectiveness.
• Incident Response & Investigations
  • Assist with incident investigations, including determining contributing factors and recommending corrective/preventive actions.
  • Track and report action items through closure and share learnings to prevent recurrence.
• Workers' Compensation Support
  • Assist with workers' compensation case management and related documentation, including return-to-work coordination as needed.
• Training & Onboarding
  • Conduct new hire onboarding and deliver ongoing safety training.
  • Refresh training materials and recommend training improvements based on trends, audit results, and observed needs.
• Regulatory Awareness & Interpretation
  • Maintain current knowledge of applicable safety regulations and best practices.
  • Interpret requirements for Patriot operations and communicate expectations clearly to leaders and employees.
• Inspections Support
  • Support federal, state, and local safety inspections and related compliance activities, including documentation and response coordination.
• Medical Screening Administration
  • Manage programs such as substance abuse and medical surveillance.
• Contractor / Prequalification Management
  • Manage pre-qualification applications and contractor management portals.
  • Recommend workflow improvements to strengthen compliance tracking and documentation quality.
• PPE Program Support
  • Manage in-house PPE inventories and support PPE selection/standards based on hazard evaluations and job needs.
• Culture & Engagement
  • Promote safety awareness and culture throughout the company.
  • Participate in safety committee meetings and propose engagement initiatives that improve participation and outcomes.
• Professional…