Field Safety Specialist

Hulcher Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Generous PTO plans

Family-oriented culture

Collaborative and supportive work envr

Job summary

Hulcher Services Inc. in Chicago seeks a motivated Field Safety Specialist to lead and maintain our safety program across field operations. You will study and apply training, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with OSHA, FRA, and other agencies.

You will audit facilities, conduct site surveys, recommend control measures, and provide guidance on PPE and respiratory protection while contributing to training curricula and maintaining safety records.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in safety or an equivalent discipline is required.
• Bachelor's degree in safety or an equivalent discipline is preferred.
• Five (5) years of safety-related work experience.
• Three (3) years of related field operations, instructor or related field operations experience.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists study, development, and application of region-specific safety training.
• Investigates health, safety, and environmental incidents and DOT-related incidents; prepares reports and recommends corrective actions.
• Ensures field operations comply with OSHA, FRA, and other safety regulatory agencies.
• Audits facilities to detect existing or potential safety and health hazards and recommends corrective measures.
• Conducts site surveys to determine safe exposure limits to temperatures, noise, dust, fumes, vapors, mists, gases and solvents.
• Recommends, implements, and monitors control measures for exposure to hazardous materials or conditions.
• Provides technical guidance on PPE use, respiratory protection, and other safety equipment.
• Contributes to new training curricula as required and per regulations.

Skills

Record keeping

Safety documentation

Education

Associate degree in Safety or related discipline

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related discipline

Job description

Description

Hulcher Services is seeking a motivated and success-driven Field Safety Specialist. You will play a vital role in the implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive safety program.

About Us:

Hulcher Service is an industry leader with more than 500 employees and over 25 divisions located in the United States and Mexico assisting customers with derailments as well as engineering work, track maintenance, disaster response, and environmental projects.

What You'll Do:

• Provides assistance for the study, development, and application of training as it relates to your region of responsibility and those reporting to this position.
• Investigates health, safety, and environmental incidents as well as DOT-related incidents, prepare reports of findings, and recommend corrective actions to management.
• Ensures that field operations comply with OSHA, FRA, and other Health and Safety regulatory agencies.
• Audits facilities to detect existing or potential safety and health hazards and recommends corrective or preventative measures where indicated.
• Conducts site surveys to determine safe limits exposure to materials or conditions such as temperatures, noise, dusts, fumes, vapors, mists, gases, and solvents that are known or suspected of being real or potential determents of health.
• Recommends implements and monitors control measures of exposure to hazardous material or conditions.
• Provides technical guidance to management regarding occupational health & safety concerns such as the correct use of personal protective clothing, respiratory protection, and accessories.
• Contributes to new training curriculum development as requested and according to federal, state, and local regulations as they pertain to the occupational health and safety of personnel.
• Maintains safety files and records.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive benefits package
• Generous PTO plans
• Family-oriented culture
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Requirements

What You Bring:

• Accuracy in record keeping is critical for the efficient performance of this position.
• Associate degree in safety or equivalent discipline, bachelor's degree in safety or equivalent discipline

Three (3) years of related field operations, instructor or related field operations experience

• Five (5) years of safety-related work experience
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations