Field Safety Specialist

The Ruhlin Company; Sharon Center (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Field Safety Specialist, where your expertise will help foster a safe and healthy work environment across various construction projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to ensure compliance with safety regulations, conduct on-site assessments, and educate employees on safety practices. With a commitment to quality and client satisfaction, this organization values teamwork and innovation, making it a great place to grow your career. If you're passionate about safety and want to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

401k with Company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long Term Disability coverage

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Bonus

Qualifications

• 1+ years of construction safety experience required.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and laws essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety assessments and monitor corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations on projects.
• Develop and conduct safety training for employees.

Skills

Problem analysis and resolution

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and relationship building

Safety regulations enforcement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health and safety

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Teams

HCSS software

Job description

The Ruhlin Company

Field Safety Specialist

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire a Field Safety Specialist. The opening is based out of Ruhlin's Sharon Center office. This position reports to the Safety Director and will cover a variety of construction projects throughout the position's assigned area.

Summary: Assist with planning, directing and implementation of the Company safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment on every project.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct comprehensive on-site safety assessments of projects as part of the constant monitoring process and monitor corrective actions taken.
2. Help to ensure safety goals are achieved on every project.
3. Help to ensure all governmental safety regulations are observed and practiced.
4. Cultivate a positive attitude toward safe work practices among employees.
5. Visit every jobsite at least weekly.
6. Analyze and recommend corrective action for all incidents.
7. Ensure employees have all resources necessary to work safely.
8. Participate in pre-construction and handoff meetings.
9. Develop Toolbox Safety Talks; educate project employees and conduct training as needed.
10. Participate in the investigation of all incidents that result in lost time injuries or major property, liability, or equipment damage; produce investigative reports.
11. Prepare all required regulatory reports and ensure they are submitted in a timely manner.
12. Maintain safety files and records; prepare reports for management as needed.
13. Recommend and enforce disciplinary actions for employees who violate safety policies.
14. Maintain inventory of safety supplies to ensure project safety needs are met.
15. Ensure Company policies and procedures are understood and implemented consistently.
16. Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals.

Essential Skills and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in health and safety or related field of study preferred.
2. Minimum 1 year construction safety experience.
3. Proficient with Microsoft Office 365; Microsoft Teams; HCSS software experience preferred.
4. OSHA 30 or approved equivalent preferred.
5. Good problem analysis and resolution skills.
6. Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and Company safety related laws, regulations, and policies.
7. Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
8. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
9. Ability to provide effective training and education to others.
10. Willingness and ability to work some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends).
11. Team focused mindset to build strong working relationships.
12. Commitment to Company values.

Direct Reports: None

About The Ruhlin Company
The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. Since 1915, we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Client satisfaction is the bedrock of our reputation, earned through innovative construction technology, experienced leadership and an unswerving commitment to quality. Today Ruhlin enjoys a national reputation as a construction services leader.

The Ruhlin Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that includes Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), 401k with Company match (immediately fully vested), Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, paid vacation and sick days.

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.