Typical responsibilities include:
- Help develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive safety programs for all of Wade Trim’s service areas which include but are not limited to: surveying, electrical utility engineering and inspection, civil engineering and inspection, landscape architecture design and inspection, field construction inspections, and pipeline design and inspection.
- Participate in conducting regular safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations to support a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement in safety.
- Assist in advising management and staff on regulatory compliance, best practices, and hazard mitigation strategies.
- Support the delivery of safety and health training to employees on-line and in-person at various office and field locations.
- Aid in preparing and maintaining detailed safety plans, documentation, newsletters, reports, records, and other safety communications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help ensure alignment with company safety goals, industry standards, and client-specific safety requirements and expectations.
- Work with clients to discuss and report our actions to mitigate safety risks on our projects.
- Travel to company offices and job sites (30-50% of the time) to provide hands-on safety support and guidance as needed including office safety reviews.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently, manage tasks with minimal supervision, and take initiative in addressing safety concerns.
- Report directly to the Safety Director.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related scientific field.
- Professional certification: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or the ability to obtain one of these within one year of starting.
- Safety training qualifications such as OSHA Outreach Trainer and/or First Aid/CPR.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in safety which includes field experience, preferably in construction, engineering, power utilities, heavy industrial environments, and/or natural gas pipeline operations.
Skills/Experience:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present to and train diverse audiences.
- Excellent driving record.
- Ability to work safely and efficiently in diverse outdoor environments, including construction sites and remote field locations.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and walking long distances—up to one mile—across varying terrain.
- Comfortable climbing ladders, working at heights and in confined spaces, wearing respirators, protected-toe boots, and other required personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as working in both hot and cold weather conditions as needed.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience leading safety initiatives in multi-site organizations.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with safety management systems (SMS) and incident reporting platforms.
- Knowledge of federal and state safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, PHMSA, FRA, etc.).
- Familiarity with drug and alcohol testing programs and procedures including DOT/PHMSA roles.
- Familiarity with safety pre-qualification platforms such as ISNetworld, Avetta, VeroDMS, Contractor Compliance, etc.
- Familiarity with Fleet Safety (non-FMCSA) including reviewing driver license records.
- Advanced skills in data analysis and reporting related to safety metrics.
- Ability to perform ergonomic assessments.