NL- Safety Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Plainfield, IN 46168

Position Type:
Full Time

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…