Field Health and Safety Specialist
The Field Health and Safety Specialist at Confidential Client is responsible for advising and supporting safety practices across diverse job sites nationwide, including incident review, risk assessment, safety training, and emergency response coordination. This role requires extensive travel and involves leading safety audits, managing safety data and metrics, and serving as a key liaison for health and safety initiatives to ensure compliance and promote a safe working environment.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Field Health and Safety Specialist based in Chicago, IL. This field role supports national operations and requires frequent travel (up to 75%). The Specialist will advise project teams, perform field risk assessments and inspections, support incident reviews, and help implement health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs.
Estimated pay (from source posting): $58,718 per year (estimated). Actual pay may vary based on experience and location.
Key Responsibilities
- Review accident and incident reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Advise and instruct crews on safety topics (e.g., noise, machinery, PPE).
- Assist with planning and organizing the company annual safety training.
- Coordinate with Health & Safety Manager to plan and deliver field training.
- Conduct field risk assessments and train crews on preventative measures.
- Ensure internal and external reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.
- Maintain current knowledge of company policies and safety/health standards.
Incident Review (Team Member)
- Participate in incident reviews for injuries, near-misses, property damage, and vehicle incidents.
- Partner with supervisors and principals to recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Field Implementation & Auditing
- Initiate and execute safety projects consistent with corporate policy.
- Develop and track leading and lagging performance metrics.
- Lead HSE auditing, inspections, and analysis.
- Conduct behavior-based safety observations and site safety inspections.
- Lead and coordinate on-site emergency response efforts.
Auto Safety & Fleet Support
- Review Site Specific Health & Safety Plans (SSHSPs) and Pre-Job Hazard Analyses (PJHAs).
- Monitor GPS/composite scores (e.g., Geotab) and advise on corrective actions.
- Create or adapt safety briefing materials based on observations and incident data.
- Track incident data and help prepare compliance reports (Incident Rates, DART, EMR).
Health & Safety Liaison
- Report safety committee highlights and initiative outcomes to senior leadership.
- Present H&S topics and metrics at management meetings as requested.
- Serve as a resource for employee health and safety questions and concerns.
- Support medical surveillance program maintenance and auto insurance best practices.
- Develop and promote H&S best practices, metrics, and goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.
- Willingness and ability to travel across the U.S.; up to 75% travel.
- Comfortable working in remote locations and with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with OSHA standards.
- Ability to lead, coach, and mentor field personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1–2 years progressive environmental, industrial, or construction health & safety experience.
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred).
Compensation & Logistics
- Estimated pay (from posting): $58,718 per year (estimated).
- This role requires frequent travel and candidates must be prepared for extended periods away from home.
- Employment is with Confidential Client; travel, per diem, and expense policies will follow their corporate guidelines.
About Our Client
Confidential Client provides environmental consulting and engineering services. They focus on practical, client-centered solutions across a wide range of field and project environments.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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