NL- Safety Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: The Safety Specialist is responsible for overseeing and implementing safety programs and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. This role involves monitoring workplace conditions, conducting safety audits, and providing guidance on safety compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist the Safety Manager in daily operational tasks related to safety programs, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating safety activities and meetings.
· Collaborate with the Safety Manager to coordinate and implement safety initiatives across various departments, ensuring alignment with company-wide safety goals.
· Help track safety metrics and performance indicators, assist in compiling data for safety reports, and present findings to the Safety Manager.
· Act as a liaison between employees and management regarding safety concerns, helping to address questions, feedback, and suggestions about safety programs.
· Assist with the follow-up on reported incidents and ensure corrective actions are taken, ensuring compliance with safety policies and company protocols.
· Help schedule and organize regular safety audits and inspections, ensuring that all areas of the facility are covered as per safety compliance requirements.
· Support the Safety Manager in maintaining and managing the safety department’s budget, including tracking expenditures for safety equipment and training programs.
· Assist with organizing, filing, and maintaining safety documentation, ensuring proper records are kept up to date for compliance audits and future reference.
· Help monitor and review changes in safety regulations and standards, assisting the manager in adjusting policies to ensure ongoing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
· Assist in coordinating with external vendors and service providers for safety equipment, training programs, and any other safety-related services.
· Help collect and analyze employee feedback on safety programs through surveys, meetings, or informal discussions, and report findings to the Safety Manager for improvement initiatives.
· Help implement and regularly review emergency response plans, assist with drills and ensuring all personnel are familiar with procedures.
· Provide support for safety-related projects, whether it’s implementing a new safety system, conducting a hazard analysis, or introducing new safety initiatives.
· Ensure company compliance with OSHA, local, state, and federal safety regulations and industry standards.
· Work closely with management to continuously improve the company's safety culture and practices.
· Perform job site audits and inspections to ensure adherence to safety policies and recommend corrective actions where needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Attention to detail; strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
· Willingness to travel (75% +) for field audits, training sessions, and meetings.
· Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
· Expertise in the utility locate industry preferred.
· Ability to maintain a consistent teamwork mentality.
· Knowledge and understanding of Northern Lights policies.
· Good verbal and written communication skills.
· Able to pass a drug and alcohol screen.
· Must have a valid Driver’s License.
· Be available at all times to answer calls for emergencies, to include after-hours, ensuring continuous communication and support.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
· Proficiency in reading utility maps.
· Ability to present professionally and foster a learning environment to respond to questions from groups of trainees, managers, and employees.
· Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, or a related…