Field Safety Specialist — On-Site

MSCCN; Hiram (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UES seeks a Safety Coordinator to implement and enforce health and safety programs across projects. You will promote safety awareness, conduct inspections, and maintain documentation to minimize injuries.

The role requires travel up to 40%, strong regulatory knowledge, and ability to work in outdoor industrial environments. Engineering safety background and OSHA training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, occupational health and safety, or related discipline.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel to project sites.
• Minimum of 2 years in a safety-related role, preferably in engineering/manufacturing.
• OSHA certifications or related training (e.g., OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR)
• Experience in conducting safety audits and inspections.
• Proficiency in safety management software and tools for hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Understanding of engineering principles and technology in safety programs.
• Familiarity with criticality computing platforms and software QA for nuclear safety.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify hazards and risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

• Comprehends federal, state, and local safety regulations and ensures company compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Conduct safety walk-throughs and inspections
• Maintain safety documentation (SDS, JHAs, etc.)
• Assist with toolbox talks and safety meetings
• Support audits and field-level implementation of policies
• Drafts and updates safety training materials and trains staff on safety protocols and preventive measures.
• Runs risk assessments on workspaces and presents reports to safety managers
• Assists with the implementation of new safety procedures.
• Performs root cause analysis on accidents and work hazards and proposes corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field or occupational health and safety

Tools

Safety management software

Job description

UES seeks a Safety Coordinator to implement and enforce health and safety programs across projects. You will promote safety awareness, conduct inspections, and maintain documentation to minimize injuries.

The role requires travel up to 40%, strong regulatory knowledge, and ability to work in outdoor industrial environments. Engineering safety background and OSHA training are preferred.