Traveling Safety Professional - Field

About This Role

The Safety Professional – Field plays a critical role in ensuring every team member returns home safely each day. This position is field-based, spending up to 100% of time on job sites, actively partnering with managers and crews to promote safe work practices and prevent incidents. Key responsibilities include conducting safety observations, delivering and scheduling training, guiding teams on safety protocols, investigating incidents, ensuring compliance with company policies and DOT regulations, supporting policy development, maintaining accurate documentation, collaborating with external safety agencies, and overseeing program compliance and other safety‑related initiatives.

This job requires a DOT physical and a current DOT medical card.

This is a non-exempt/hourly position. The pay range is $45‑49 per hour. Pay may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.

This position is field based, requiring up to 100% travel to various locations as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct field safety observations and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance. Other safety duties as assigned.
• Deliver, schedule, and track safety training, including onboarding and refresher sessions.
• Investigate incidents and near misses; lead learning reviews and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and regulatory standards (OSHA, DOT, etc.).
• Assist in developing and updating safety policies based on field insights and regulatory changes.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, including reports, logs, and training records.
• Monitor DOT compliance, including vehicle inspections and hours‑of‑service tracking.
• Collaborate with external safety agencies to implement industry best practices.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and project planning to integrate safety into operations.
• Mentor field teams to build a proactive, safety‑focused culture.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Serve as a mentor by instilling a safety‑first mindset in all field activities, encouraging every team member to become a proactive advocate for safety.
• Share safety knowledge, policies, and best practices across the organization in a way that educates, empowers, and develops others.
• Ensure all staff are trained on safety policies and procedures and consistently apply them in the field.
• Collaborate with the EHS Manager to develop, implement, and promote best practices in safety management.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks through proactive field engagement and data analysis.
• Maintain and submit accurate safety documentation, including incident reports, inspection findings, training records, and safety alerts, in accordance with company and regulatory timelines.
• Ensure all safety‑related processes and protocols are consistently followed across projects.
• Prepare and organize project-specific safety documentation to meet government and corporate compliance standards.
• Review, consolidate, and distribute safety documents and communications to relevant stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.

Required:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in field safety or a related role, preferably in construction, utilities, or industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards, DOT regulations, and other applicable safety laws and best practices.
• Proven ability to conduct incident investigations and support root cause analysis.
• Experience delivering safety training programs (ex. First Aid/CPR/AED).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and coach field teams.
• Ability to work independently in dynamic field environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in safety documentation, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively within assigned regions.
• Safety certifications such as CUSP, CHST, ASP or CSP preferred or willingness to obtain.
• OSHA 500 trainer instructor Certificate or willingness to obtain.

• 401(k) with company match (traditional & roth available)
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Additional…