Field Safety & Environmental Coach - Training & Compliance

Altorfer Inc; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Altorfer Inc is seeking a Safety & Environmental Specialist to partner with operations across shops, facilities, and field sites. You will identify hazards, drive corrective actions, and support programs that prevent injuries and environmental incidents.

The role emphasizes practical coaching, training, inspections, investigations, and regulatory compliance, with travel to locations as needed. A bachelor’s degree in safety or related fields is preferred and OSHA/EPA knowledge is important.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant safety experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of OSHA general industry and construction safety requirements; EPA/DOT familiarity.
• Ability to perform risk assessments, investigations, and corrective-action follow-ups.
• Ability to deliver effective safety training and communicate requirements to diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and employees to support safety and environmental goals.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments across facilities, shops, yards, and field operations.
• Assist investigations of injuries, incidents, near misses, and damage events, including root-cause analysis.
• Develop and deliver engaging safety training and communications on regulatory requirements and programs.
• Support occupational health programs (respirators, fit testing, hearing conservation, exposure monitoring).
• Support environmental programs (spill prevention, stormwater, waste management, inspections).
• Assist with compliance of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state requirements.
• Participate in regulatory inspections, audits, and continuous improvement of safety processes.
• Travel to Altorfer sites and customer locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hazard identification

Safety training

Incident investigation

Root-cause analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field

Tools

Safety-management systems

Job description

Altorfer Inc is seeking a Safety & Environmental Specialist to partner with operations across shops, facilities, and field sites. You will identify hazards, drive corrective actions, and support programs that prevent injuries and environmental incidents.

The role emphasizes practical coaching, training, inspections, investigations, and regulatory compliance, with travel to locations as needed. A bachelor’s degree in safety or related fields is preferred and OSHA/EPA knowledge is important.