Safety Specialist - Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Summary :

The Safety Specialist plays a key role in promoting and enforcing a culture of safety across all electrical construction projects. This individual is responsible for implementing safety programs, conducting site inspections, training employees, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuously improving workplace safety and reducing risk.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct regular job-site safety audits and inspections across active electrical construction projects.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with company safety policies, OSHA standards, and industry best practices.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
• Deliver safety orientation and ongoing training programs for field personnel, foremen, and supervisors.
• Creation, review, and implementation of project-specific safety plans (SSPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and lockout / tagout procedures.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, fall protection systems, and safe work practices related to energized work.
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, and records in compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers and field leaders to resolve safety issues and promote jobsite safety awareness.
• Track and report safety KPIs, including TRIR, near misses, and leading indicators.
• Stay current on changes in safety regulations and industry trends to enhance company safety programs.

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