Safety Specialist

FDRsafety is seeking a Safety Specialist for a large utility contractor near Wausau, WI. This is a full-time permanent opportunity that will offer a generous base salary, a lucrative benefits package, and substantial opportunities for growth. This individual will be responsible for assisting in planning, implementing, and supervising all field project‑related safety programs and policies.

• Provide unwavering leadership for safety in the organization; work to control and eliminate hazards of the working environment; support field crews in all aspects of safety, employee engagement in safety; and support the safety goals and objectives of the Company.
• Trains field personnel in OSHA and company policies and procedures.
• Conducts all aspects of new employee orientation and training programs for field employees.
• Participates with project management and field crews in pre‑planning job site safety activities.
• Enforces safety policies to include advising on, and facilitating employee disciplinary actions as warranted.
• Conducts and documents site safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety and health programs; identifies unsafe working conditions; initiates corrective actions; completes detailed safety audit reports and distributes to appropriate parties.
• Conducts timely incident investigations and RCA (root cause accident) investigations as needed; files all appropriate reports and communicates with management as needed.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the latest developments in the construction industry safety field; develops safety training/education programs and implements those programs in a comprehensive and professional manner; documents training and education programs.
• As required, acts as OSHA liaison to outside parties, insurance representatives, etc. Coordinates and facilitates regulator (OSHA) inspections to include preparation of written appeals in response to citations.
• Performs additional assignments as directed by the Safety Manager/Direct Supervisor.

• BS Degree in occupational safety/health or four‑year equivalent industry experience.
• CPR/First Aid/AED Trainer.
• OSHA 500 Construction Trainer and CUSP (Certified Utility Safety Professional) desired but not mandatory.
• One to five years Electric power construction or industrial safety experience with strong interest in safety field.
• Working knowledge and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and Company safety regulations. Knowledge of OSHA  Subpart V Electrical Power Transmission & Distribution desired.
• Ability to recognize unsafe or hazardous working conditions and implement corrective measures as necessary.
• Strong interpersonal and group presentation skills required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.