Field Safety Specialist

• Read for incident investigations.
• Conduct Loss Prevention Observations (LPOs).
• Investigate safety incidents which result in employee injury, work procedure error, and damage to company and third-party property.
• Assist in the coaching, mentoring and implementation of the HS&E programs in the field.
• Regularly review and be familiar with all applicable legislation, standards, and company policies, to ensure compliance.
• Inform the Safety Manager of any new or conflictive legislative matters that could impact the company.
• Assist in developing a Safety Management Plan (SMP) for the company to ensure a safe work environment for all company employees, contractors, visitors and community.
• Regularly audit the SMP for compliance and update to ensure the alignment with company’s goals and safety standards.
• Provide direction, support and resource to Civil Construction Managers, Supervisors, and Foremen.
• Ensure that all incidents are reported immediately to the Safety Manager and/or Safety Director.
• Participate and assist the Supervisors, Foremen and Safety Director in the investigation of incidents to determine root cause, and corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure incident corrective actions are followed up on and completed.
• Ensure injured workers are offered modified duties and formal documentation has been completed. Monitor and follow-up on modified workers in the field.
• Review safety obligations of the clients and ensure they are carried out as per the terms of the agreement, and communicated to the Project Managers, Supervisors, Foremen and Crews Members.
• Prepare for and participate in safety audits.
• Communicate, coach and assist the civil construction staff to ensure that all safety expectations are understood and met.
• Communicate safety trends and recommend safety corrective actions.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

• Knowledge of safe work practices. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Excellent investigation and analytical skills.
• Understand and follow all applicable safety regulations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to operate a computer/tablet/mobile devices as necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate the application of risk assessment to company operations and activities.
• Ability to learn all department policies and procedures.
• Ability to work safely in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight as required; an average of 2 nights may be expected.

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years of experience in civil construction
• 4-7 years in safety and construction industry experience
• Valid Class C Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Desired: Occupational Health and Safety Degree, Diploma or Certificate or CRSP would be an asset
• National Construction Safety Officer Certificate

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K 
• Vacation accruals for all non-exempt employees in addition to ten paid company holidays.
• Multiple monitors, standing desks, and other ergonomic equipment to match your work style.
• Monthly birthday celebrations, team lunches, company-wide employee recognition events, and other employee engagement opportunities.
• Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.
• Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling, legal consultation, financial consultation, ID recovery, emotional well-being resources, dependent care resources, and crisis consultation.

• Employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear.  The employee is often required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint or throw an object.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Employee may be required to drive a motor vehicle and travel to various locations.

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