Construction Site Safety Specialist

Westphal & Company; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westphal & Co. is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead the Safety and Health Program across Westphal and Globalcom Technologies. The role reports to the Safety Director and focuses on enforcing policies to maintain a safe, productive work environment at multiple job sites.

Candidates should have 2+ years of construction safety experience, OSHA 10/30, BCSP designation, and a degree in OESH or Construction. This full-time position offers opportunity to drive proactive safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Safety Representative on construction projects
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• BCSP designation or certification
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Occupational Environmental Safety & Health (OESH) or Construction
• Excellent written communication skills and professional telephone etiquette
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Effective communicator capable of building positive relationships with field personnel, general contractor personnel, clients, internal team members
• High level of integrity, honesty, and ethical standards
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-oriented mindset
• Confidence, assertiveness, and professionalism when representing company interests
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Motivation to achieve personal and professional growth
• Commitment to supporting company strategic goals and objectives

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce company safety policies and procedures
• Conduct new hire safety training orientations
• Maintain and file safety documentation, including toolbox talks, monthly trainings, equipment inspections, safety permits, and related records
• Organize, maintain, and distribute PPE, including fall protection and arc flash equipment
• Respond to PPE requests from field personnel
• Assist with and conduct company safety training programs
• Assist with accident investigations, inspections, and reporting
• Develop, write, and maintain project-specific safety plans
• Conduct job site safety visits and produce site safety reports
• Conduct, record, and maintain OSHA-required safety training documentation
• Manage annual man lift inspections, certifications, and documentation
• Maintain chemical inventories and report new chemicals for MSDS updates
• Travel to job sites as required
• Assist with maintaining safety equipment inventory across all company branches
• Assist with distribution of OSHA-required weekly toolbox talks
• Maintain employee training matrices and track future training needs
• Inspect job sites and collect safety condition data
• Identify productivity concerns and safety-related issues
• Attend safety seminars and regulatory update classes
• Work with the Safety Director to research leading indicators and enhance proactive safety measures
• Assist in developing creative safety programs to promote safety as a core company value
• Support the Safety Director in managing safety award program inventory

Skills

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Integrity

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in OESH or Construction

Tools

Excel

Word

Compliance portals

Job description

Westphal & Co. is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead the Safety and Health Program across Westphal and Globalcom Technologies. The role reports to the Safety Director and focuses on enforcing policies to maintain a safe, productive work environment at multiple job sites.

Candidates should have 2+ years of construction safety experience, OSHA 10/30, BCSP designation, and a degree in OESH or Construction. This full-time position offers opportunity to drive proactive safety initiatives.