Field Safety Auditor & Compliance Specialist

Paycom - ATS; Town of Plainfield (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lights Locating seeks a Safety Specialist to oversee and implement safety programs, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. You will support the Safety Manager in coordinating safety activities, tracking metrics, and maintaining documentation.

The role involves travel for field audits, ongoing safety training, and collaboration with multiple departments to uphold the company’s safety culture and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and safety emphasis.
• Ability to travel 75%+ for field audits, training sessions, and meetings.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in safety programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Safety Manager in planning, scheduling and coordinating safety activities.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections to ensure policy compliance.
• Track safety metrics and prepare performance reports.
• Coordinate with vendors for safety equipment and training programs.
• Maintain safety documentation for audits and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in emergency response plan development and drills.
• Support budget tracking for safety department expenditures.
• Promote a strong safety culture across departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

MS Office

Reading maps

Problem solving

Analytical skills

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety

CSP/ASP/CHMM certifications

Environmental Science background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northern Lights Locating seeks a Safety Specialist to oversee and implement safety programs, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. You will support the Safety Manager in coordinating safety activities, tracking metrics, and maintaining documentation.

The role involves travel for field audits, ongoing safety training, and collaboration with multiple departments to uphold the company’s safety culture and regulatory standards.