Field Safety Specialist: Underground Utilities (Western MA)

Medcor; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Medcor Safety, a subsidiary of Medcor, seeks a Safety Professional for a short-term regional assignment based out of Auburn, MA, covering Western Massachusetts. The role focuses on field safety, underground utility installation and maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements across multiple project locations.

The position requires active field presence, hazard identification, and collaboration with crews and site leadership.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant safety experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with field personnel, management, contractors, and clients.
• Willingness and ability to travel between project locations in Western Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional relationships with field personnel, management, contractors, and outside agencies.
• Conduct regular field and crew safety audits across multiple project locations.
• Identify unsafe work conditions and practices and work with crews and leadership to implement corrective actions.
• Recognize and reinforce safe work practices throughout the project.
• Document and communicate site audit findings and safety observations.
• Review and audit training records for field personnel.
• Help implement applicable federal, state, local, client, and site-specific safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Review and participate in the development of accident briefs, safety publications, bulletins, and reports.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Site-Specific Safety Plans.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings, toolbox talks, and other safety-related meetings.
• Review client and owner safety requirements and help ensure project compliance.
• Travel between project locations throughout the assigned Western Massachusetts region as needed.

Job description

Medcor Safety, a subsidiary of Medcor, seeks a Safety Professional for a short-term regional assignment based out of Auburn, MA, covering Western Massachusetts. The role focuses on field safety, underground utility installation and maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements across multiple project locations.

The position requires active field presence, hazard identification, and collaboration with crews and site leadership.