Safety Specialist

Job Title: Safety Specialist
Location: Mount Storm, NJ, 26739
Duration: 12 Months+

Pay range:  $53.11/hr. on W2

Job Summary:
This role acts as a safety liaison to Project Management, representing the owner at project sites to ensure safety goals are met. The Safety Specialist drives a culture where safety is paramount and uncompromised throughout project execution.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Champion safety as a non-negotiable priority for the project team.
• Ensure contractor compliance with OSHA, state/federal regulations, and Client Safety Terms and Conditions.
• Provide expert guidance on applicable safety regulations and advise management on project impact.
• Oversee orientation and ongoing safety training for contractors; audit safety documentation regularly.
• Maintain and distribute essential safety materials on site (e.g., Contractor Yellow Book, inspection forms, safety plans).
• Develop and manage emergency response plans involving internal project stakeholders.
• Address and follow up on safety concerns raised by Client or contractors.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections; immediately halt work if conditions pose an imminent danger.
• Communicate contractor incidents promptly to project staff.
• Participate in incident investigations, determining root cause and corrective actions.
• Manage reporting of injuries, illnesses, incidents, and property damage to Client management.
• Engage in project safety calls to review parameters and incidents.
• Review critical safety paperwork and attend pre-job briefs for quality assurance.
• Maintain a visible field presence (minimum 80% of workday), performing site visits and coaching personnel.
• Conduct site walks with Client and contractors to build relationships and identify hazards.
• Enforce Client zero tolerance safety policies.
• Support corporate safety audits and OSHA regulatory visits; document findings and coordinate responses.
• Recommend continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety awareness and reduce risks.

 
Mandatory Qualifications (must meet one):

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field + 5 years of large construction project safety experience.
• OSHA 500 certification + 5 years as lead safety professional.
• CHST certification + 4 years lead construction safety experience.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years experience as an owner’s safety representative.
• 1-3 years experience in utility or industrial settings.

 
Education:
Minimum high school diploma required.