Safety Specialist

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Safety Specialist to join our team remotely.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Responsible for administering safety performance across assigned Bowman regional geospatial operations with a focus on Land Services (Right-of-Way), Mapping & Survey, Oil & Gas, and Aerial Operations (manned aircraft and UAS). Partners with regional leadership, branch offices and field teams to implement corporate safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture that minimizes risk and reduces workplace incidents.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

* Partner with regional managers, branch offices and field leadership to integrate safety into project planning and execution at the direction of the senior safety leadership.

* Promote a strong safety culture centered on hazard recognition, accountability, and continuous improvement.

* Support implementation of the enterprise Safety Management System (SMS).

* Provide subject matter expertise for training development and safety program improvement.

* Influence operational decision-making to reduce risk exposure, not just enforce compliance.

At the Operational and Company Level

* Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, PHMSA, FAA, EM385-1-1, FRA, MSHA, and other applicable regulations.

* Support development and implementation of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs).

* Identify and control high-risk exposures including work zone traffic, remote work, oil & gas hazards, and aviation/UAS operations.

* Uses regional safety metrics (TRIR, DART, leading indicators) to implement proactive risk mitigation strategies.

* Support subcontractor safety prequalification, client audits, and corporate safety initiatives.

Do the Work

* Provide field-level safety oversight and coaching for survey crews, oil & gas operations, and aviation/UAS activities.

* Conduct jobsite visits, audits, and unannounced inspections across multiple locations.

* Identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and track systemic trends.

* Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action plans.

* Deliver safety training, onboarding, and ongoing coaching to field and project teams.

* Maintain safety documentation, ensure compliance with training requirements, and facilitate safety meetings.

Success Metrics and Competencies

* Ability to create Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for high-risk activities.

* Experience conducting field audits and hazard assessments.

* Strong communication and training facilitation skills.

* Ability to influence field personnel and operations leadership.

* Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

* Reduction in regional recordable incidents and injury rates.

* Increased reporting of near-miss and leading safety indicators.

* Improved jobsite audit performance and compliance scores.

* Strong safety engagement and accountability within the region.

* Consistent alignment with corporate safety standards and operational excellence.

* Achievement of ≥90% safety training completion and safety meeting participation.

* Improved audit performance and compliance scores.

* Strong regional engagement and alignment with corporate safety standards.

* Demonstrated expertise in OSHA standards, hazard identification, and SIF prevention.

* Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management, or related field preferred.

* 5+ years of progressive safety experience in field-based operations.

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