Field Safety Specialist - Renewable Energy Construction

Herzog; Town of Burns (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Benefits package

Job summary

Herzog Energy, Inc. seeks a Safety Specialist in Burns, NY to join our team. You will support safety, health, environmental, and compliance programs on renewable energy construction projects while maintaining a strong field presence.

The role requires OSHA knowledge, field inspections, hazard analysis, and coaching of crews to uphold Herzog's Safety Without Compromise culture. A HS diploma and safety certifications are typically required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Related Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three years of construction safety experience preferred.
• Renewable energy, solar, electrical, heavy civil, or power-generation experience preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction required or must be completed within the company-established timeframe.
• OSHA 510 preferred; OSHA 500 is a plus.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and common construction hazards.
• Ability to conduct field inspections, review hazard assessments, and assist with incident investigations.
• Strong communication, computer, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an active construction environment and coach employees, supervisors, and subcontractors while promoting Safety Without Compromise.

Responsibilities

• Support safety programs for renewable energy construction projects.
• Maintain a strong field presence and conduct routine safety inspections and observations.
• Identify hazards and work with employees, supervisors, and subcontractors to implement corrective actions.
• Review JHAs, JSAs, Pre-Task Plans, and other hazard assessments before work begins.
• Monitor safe work practices involving civil, mechanical, electrical, heavy equipment, excavation, rigging, LOTO, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with incident, near-miss, property damage, and environmental investigations and corrective-action follow-up.
• Support employee orientations, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and task-specific training.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and verify required training, certifications, and qualifications.
• Maintain safety records, inspections, incident documentation, corrective actions, and project safety performance data.
• Serve as a safety coach and field resource while promoting Stop Work Authority and Herzog's Safety Without Compromise culture.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction safety

Hazard identification

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Field inspections

Incident investigations

Safety coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

OSHA 510 preferred

OSHA 500 is a plus

First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Herzog Energy, Inc. seeks a Safety Specialist in Burns, NY to join our team. You will support safety, health, environmental, and compliance programs on renewable energy construction projects while maintaining a strong field presence.

The role requires OSHA knowledge, field inspections, hazard analysis, and coaching of crews to uphold Herzog's Safety Without Compromise culture. A HS diploma and safety certifications are typically required.