Field Health and Safety Specialist
The Field Health and Safety Specialist at Confidential Client is responsible for advising and supporting safety practices across various job sites nationwide, including conducting incident reviews, risk assessments, and safety training. This role involves coordinating safety projects, auditing, emergency response leadership, and acting as a liaison for health and safety initiatives, requiring strong analytical and communication skills along with significant travel to remote locations.
About Careertakes
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Field Health & Safety Specialist to join their Health & Safety team. This is a full-time, field-facing role based in Edgewater, CO with nationwide responsibilities. The role requires regular travel (up to 75%) to client sites and job locations across the contiguous United States. Candidates must live within 60 miles of a Large Hub/Core Airport (see list below). Compensation is listed at $64,000 per year (pay commensurate with experience).
What You’ll Do
- Review accident and incident reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Advise crews and supervisors on safety topics including noise control and safe machinery use.
- Organize and support company-wide annual safety training.
- Coordinate with the Health & Safety Manager to plan and deliver field training sessions.
- Conduct field risk assessments and train crews on prevention measures.
- Ensure accurate and timely internal and external safety reporting.
- Stay current on company safety policies, OSHA standards, and applicable regulations.
Incident Review & Field Implementation
- Participate as a member of the Incident Review Team to analyze injuries, near misses, property damage, and vehicle incidents.
- Collaborate with supervisors and principals to determine and implement corrective actions.
- Initiate, coordinate, and complete safety projects consistent with corporate policy.
- Develop and track leading and lagging safety metrics.
- Direct HSE auditing processes including inspections and data analysis.
- Conduct behavior-based safety observations and site safety inspections.
- Lead and coordinate on-site emergency response efforts.
Auto Safety Support
- Review Site-Specific Health & Safety Plans (SSHSPs) and Pre-Job Hazard Analyses (PJHAs).
- Monitor GPS/telematics data and advise on corrective actions when driver or vehicle safety scores indicate concern.
- Create or update safety briefings based on observed incidents and trends.
- Track incident metrics and prepare compliance reports (Incident Rates, DART, EMR, etc.).
Health & Safety Liaison
- Report safety committee highlights, initiatives, and YTD incident statistics at monthly Senior Project Manager meetings.
- Present H&S topics and data at Principal meetings as requested.
- Serve as a resource for employee safety questions and concerns.
- Support and consult on medical surveillance and auto insurance best practices.
- Develop practical safety best practices and measurable goals.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% and work in remote areas.
- Must live within 60 miles of a Large Hub/Core Airport in the contiguous U.S. (examples below).
- Able to work with minimal supervision; strong analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with OSHA standards.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor field personnel.
Preferred:
- 1–2 years of progressive environmental, industrial, or construction health and safety experience.
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
Compensation & Location Requirements
- Base salary: $64,000 per year (pay commensurate with experience).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Travel: Up to 75% nationwide.
- Location requirement: Must live within 60 miles of a Large Hub/Core Airport in the contiguous U.S. (examples include ATL, BNA, BOS, CLT, DCA, DEN, DFW, DTW, IAH, JFK, LAX, MIA, MSP, ORD, PHL, PHX, SEA, SFO, SLC).
Why Join
Confidential Client emphasizes practical safety solutions, responsive client service, and professional development. This role offers hands-on field experience, exposure to varied job sites and industries, opportunities to influence safety programs, and mentorship from experienced H&S professionals.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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