Construction Safety Specialist

Long-Term ContractSchedule:6:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Monday-Friday6:00 AM - 2:30 PM - Saturdays and possible Sundays(18-26 hours of automatic OT per week, paid at 1.5x hourly rate)ABOUT THE ROLE: The Safety Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the Project Team in developing and sustaining an Incident and Injury Free Culture (IIFC). This role will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Additionally, you will provide technical support and assistance to the Project Team such as developing and maintaining a Project Safety Roadmap. This role will support the General Foreman, Project Leadership, and the Project Team in the completion of incident investigations and the facilitation of all injury and illness cases.ABOUT YOU: You have construction safety experience and a general understanding of electrical industry consensus standards such as NFPA, NESC, ASTM, and ANSI.You are a natural relationship builder and have experience supporting and engaging with field personnel.You are excited about the idea of contributing to an organization that values and places safety as a priority for our employees, the public, and the environment.WHAT YOU WILL GAIN: Safety is not a behavior, but a state of mind. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to support and evaluate the effectiveness of our safety programs. You will gain hands-on experience by serving as a co-facilitator of safety trainings and testing for all employees, as well as assisting the Project Leadership Team in the execution of weekly safety meetings. By engaging with field personnel, you will support the development of project-specific plans to address safety issues and concerns. You will experience a “Safety First” culture and quickly learn that this core value is woven into the processes that we follow and the business decisions we make each day.GENERAL WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.Work is conducted in both indoor office settings and outdoor construction job site settings. Environmental conditions will vary.Occasional work at heights, in confined space, and lifting up to 40 pounds.The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: High School Diploma or GED required.Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety discipline or construction management preferred, or business, engineering, or similar preferred.Licensure/Certifications: OSHA 30 Construction required.BCSP Certification preferred.CPR/FA Certified (Trainer Preferred), along with other safety certifications preferred.Experience: 3+ years of construction safety experience (electrical safety experience preferred).Driving Record: Valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.