Field Safety Specialist II – Construction Compliance

Kokosing Industrial, Inc.; Town of Penfield (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking a Safety and Health professional to provide field support and help implement company and client safety policies. You will train personnel, lead safety meetings, develop health plans, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health and about 5+ years in construction safety, with willingness to work long hours including nights and weekends. OK to relocate to support multiple projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety and Health or equivalent
• Targeting 5+ years of construction safety experience preferred
• Experience with safety programs across heavy civil/industrial projects a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to reduce injuries, illnesses and incidents.
• Provide training and education on safety requirements to personnel.
• Support pre-job safety planning and emergency response planning for projects.
• Develop timely work safety and health plans for fast-paced environments.
• Lead safety meetings and training programs to communicate policy effectively.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections and observations and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in investigating injuries, illnesses and incidents.
• Prepare and issue regular safety and health communications.
• Provide updates on regulatory changes to the team.
• Identify team members needing assistance or training to meet safety requirements.
• Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors and third parties to ensure policy adherence.
• Serve as a point of contact for OSHA and other authorities when Safety Manager is unavailable.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor’s in Safety and Health

Job description

Kokosing is seeking a Safety and Health professional to provide field support and help implement company and client safety policies. You will train personnel, lead safety meetings, develop health plans, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health and about 5+ years in construction safety, with willingness to work long hours including nights and weekends. OK to relocate to support multiple projects in the region.