Safety Specialist

Join our employee-owned and award-winning company in a crucial role as our Safety Specialist! In this role, you are responsible for implementing and enforcing safety policies, procedures, and regulations to promote a safe working environment at construction sites and in the office. This position collaborates with project teams and clients to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Develops and implements safety programs, policies, and procedures for construction projects.
• Conducts regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Provides safety training and orientation for new employees and contractors.
• Investigates accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborates with project teams to develop and maintain emergency responses plans.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of safety programs and initiatives.
• Stays current with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to construction safety.
• Conducts job hazard analyses (JHAs) and develops control measures to mitigate risks.
• Coordinates with regulatory agencies and participates in inspections and audits, as necessary.
• Provides guidance and support to project managers and supervision on safety-related issues.
• May interface with clients and/or client representatives to ensure safety adherence.
• May support and/or lead safety initiatives as assigned by the Risk Control Manager.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, occupational health and safety, environmental sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other relevant safety certifications preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification within ninety days of employment start date required.

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience in safety management with a strong understanding of OSHA regulations and other applicable safety standards strongly desired.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Proficiency using safety management software and tools.

Other

• Performs all responsiblities under the intent and obligation to Immel’s Core Values of Safety, Craftsmanship, Integrity, Transparency, Community, and Reliability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively train and educate employees on safety practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to identify safety hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding, fast-paced environment while maintaining composure.
• Physical ability to conduct on-site inspections and assessments with ability to periodically travel to jobsites.
• Ability to perform in a dynamic work environment characterized by changing working and weather conditions indicative of a construction site. This may involve exposure to various environmental conditions and hazards.
• Ability to sit or stand in place, or walk for extended periods of time; reach, climb, or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift/move items up to twenty-five pounds.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.