Field Safety Specialist

Overview

A leading construction and utility services firm is seeking a dedicated Field Safety Technician to support ongoing safety efforts across active job sites in the Syracuse region. Working closely with the company’s Safety Manager, this role is responsible for on-site audits, safety training, incident support, and promoting a culture of proactive risk prevention.

• Conduct field safety inspections and compliance audits
• Review daily tailboard briefings and Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) with crews
• Lead or assist in delivering safety training sessions
• Maintain documentation of site visits, trainings, and incident reports
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses
• Identify and correct unsafe behaviors or conditions
• Serve as a field-level advocate for the company’s safety values and protocols

• High School diploma or GED required. Some college coursework or safety-specific certification is preferred.
• Safety experience in utilities and construction is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; must be able to effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders on safety concerns and issues, and create persuasive arguments using a variety of methods
• Capacity to foster an environment of teamwork which promotes the company’s safety culture, core values, and leadership principles.
• Team player, with the ability to also be proactive and effective when working independently.
• Attention to detail with a strong work ethic.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to visit construction sites, many of which will be in electric sub-stations. Walking on uneven ground (stone/dirt) will be common for the site visits.
• Overnight trips are expected to be necessary but infrequent, depending on workload and location.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Quality Assurance and Project Management
• Industries:
  Construction

Inferred benefits:
Medical insurance; 401(k)