J. Fletcher Creamer & Son Inc. is seeking a full-time Safety professional to lead culture development and oversee projects located primarily in southern New York state counties. The ideal candidate will have experience working with underground utilities such as water and gas.Primary MissionReinforce Creamers 1 core value of Safety. Coach & reinforce positive behaviors amongst employees to ensure compliance with OSHA company and customer safety requirements.Serve as a safety resource to help with hazard identification mitigation and incident reduction to further enhance our culture towards a workplace of ZERO incidents. The Safety professional with help employees set their work up safely and to coach employees to identify and recognize unsafe behaviors and conditions & implement corrective actions and solutions.Essential FunctionsDevelop trusted relationships with craft labor and field leadershipLead site safety observations inspections and auditsCoach employees on hazard identification and risk managementDrive behavioral safety initiatives that strengthen individual accountability and team engagement.Mentor field leadership on effective safety communication incident prevention and workforce development.Develop and implement project-specific HASPsConduct JHAs and support pre-task planningConduct comprehensive site audits inspections and risk assessments.Monitor leading indicators and safety performance metrics to identify emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.Deliver engaging safety training programsLead incident investigations and root-cause analysis communicate lessons learned across the organizationMonitor leading indicators and safety performance trendsEnsure OSHA company and client compliance requirements are metServe as a strategic safety partner to operations leadership Act as the key liaison between Creamer and select clients for safety communications.Required Skills and AbilitiesHigh School Diploma or GEDOSHA 510 Construction Certification10 years of construction safety experienceStrong knowledge of OSHA construction standardsUnderground utility excavation gas water or heavy civil experienceProven ability to influence workforce behaviors and drive culture changeStrong communication coaching and leadership abilitiesAbility to travel between projectsProven ability to adapt and learn new lines of businessInitiative and ability to obtain higher-level safety credentialsPreferred QualificationsCHST ASP CSP CSHO CUSP or similar credentialsNatural gas transmissiondistribution experienceWater transmission and distribution experienceOQ Evaluator experienceExcavation trenching crane shoring and heavy equipment expertiseOperator Qualification Evaluator or willingness to obtainExperience working on projects for clients such as Con Edison O&R Central Hudson Electric & Gas Veolia Water American Water Liberty Utilities and NYDECCompetenciesAccountableBuilds TrustCommunicates EffectivelyPromotes companyConfidentCustomer FocusedManages ConflictLEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTESYou understand that every interaction is an opportunity to influence culture. Thus you lead from the front. Build trust through consistency. Hold people accountable with respect. Remain calm under pressure. Communicate directly. Develop leaders through mentoring coaching and direct training.WHY JOIN CREAMERYour influence will directly impact the safety development and wellbeing of hundreds of employees working on critical infrastructure projects. This role provides the opportunity to shape culture mentor leaders and leave a lasting impact on the organization.Benefits PackageMedical Dental Vision Life Ins. Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401k with company match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Bonus Program Education Assistance Training & DevelopmentIf you require sponsorship now or in the future please discuss with recruiting or hiring team during interview process.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employeesEqual Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans.