Field Safety Specialist

Requisite Talent Partners; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading construction and utility services firm is seeking a dedicated Field Safety Technician in Syracuse. The role involves conducting safety audits, delivering training, and promoting risk prevention across job sites. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, safety experience in construction, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license. This full-time position offers opportunities to enhance safety culture across the company's projects.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Ability to foster teamwork and promote safety culture.
• Capacity to communicate effectively on safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field safety inspections and compliance audits.
• Lead safety training sessions and maintain documentation.
• Identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.

Skills

Safety experience in utilities and construction

Strong oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Team player

Proactive independent working

Education

High School diploma or GED

Safety-specific certification preferred

Job description

Overview

A leading construction and utility services firm is seeking a dedicated Field Safety Technician to support ongoing safety efforts across active job sites in the Syracuse region. Working closely with the company’s Safety Manager, this role is responsible for on-site audits, safety training, incident support, and promoting a culture of proactive risk prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field safety inspections and compliance audits
• Review daily tailboard briefings and Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) with crews
• Lead or assist in delivering safety training sessions
• Maintain documentation of site visits, trainings, and incident reports
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses
• Identify and correct unsafe behaviors or conditions
• Serve as a field-level advocate for the company’s safety values and protocols

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required. Some college coursework or safety-specific certification is preferred.
• Safety experience in utilities and construction is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; must be able to effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders on safety concerns and issues, and create persuasive arguments using a variety of methods
• Capacity to foster an environment of teamwork which promotes the company’s safety culture, core values, and leadership principles.
• Team player, with the ability to also be proactive and effective when working independently.
• Attention to detail with a strong work ethic.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to visit construction sites, many of which will be in electric sub-stations. Walking on uneven ground (stone/dirt) will be common for the site visits.
• Overnight trips are expected to be necessary but infrequent, depending on workload and location.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance and Project Management
• Industries: Construction

Inferred benefits: Medical insurance; 401(k)