Field Safety, Training & Quality Specialist

Opterra Solutions, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Opterra Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Safety, Training, and Quality Specialist in Lexington, KY. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, employee training, and quality assurance across projects and sites.

Occasional field work supports investigations and incident response. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and experience with DOT/FMCSA/OSHA regulations, plus First Aid/CPR/AED certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• DOT medical card (ability to obtain and maintain).
• Willingness to travel up to 90% by vehicle or air with overnight stays.
• Minimum 3 years in occupational safety, training, quality assurance, or related fields.
• Knowledge of OSHA, FMCSA/DOT regulations and DOT requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications.
• Ability to prepare professional reports and maintain records.
• Ability to work independently and communicate across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Inspect crews, vehicles, equipment, and sites for OSHA, FMCSA, DOT, EPA and state compliance.
• Identify unsafe conditions and coach corrective actions.
• Support job hazard analyses, tailgate meetings, and site-specific plans.
• Monitor driver qualifications, hours of service, load securement, and safe driving.
• Document findings, assign corrective actions, and verify completion.
• Deliver safety, compliance, equipment operation, and quality training.
• Evaluate knowledge through tests and field observations; coach for improvement.
• Maintain training records and develop field guides and toolbox talks.
• Conduct incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Support investigations and respond to incidents, preserving records.

Skills

Professional communication

Presentation skills

Report writing

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, risk management, education, quality management, or a related field

Job description

Opterra Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Safety, Training, and Quality Specialist in Lexington, KY. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, employee training, and quality assurance across projects and sites.

Occasional field work supports investigations and incident response. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and experience with DOT/FMCSA/OSHA regulations, plus First Aid/CPR/AED certifications.