Onsite Safety Leader: Train Teams, Cut Risk, Ensure Compliance

Baker Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Group is seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to promote and maintain a safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment across job sites. You will lead safety programs, train staff, and enforce compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.

Key responsibilities include orientations, subcontractor oversight, incident investigations, and managing safety equipment and training records. A three-year safety background and relevant certifications are preferred, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to partner with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergency situations.
• Ability to adapt to a quickly changing workplace.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new hire safety orientations.
• Provide oversight and enforce safety compliance among subcontractors.
• Audit jobsites to identify health and safety risks and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver onsite safety training sessions.
• Operate and maintain safety equipment such as air monitors and fall protection gear.
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
• Input and manage training records in the Training Vault system.
• Develop and maintain standard safety policies and procedures.
• Manage Workers' Compensation claims: accompany injured employees, complete case documentation, conduct root cause analyses.
• Investigate workplace incidents: perform root cause analyses and submit incident reports.
• Communicate safety hazards and updates to onsite personnel.
• Lead Toolbox Talks and Safety Stand-Downs at jobsites.
• Inspect, document, and manage safety equipment inventories.
• Assist in pre-planning of high-risk operations, including crane pick plans.
• Administer onsite drug and alcohol tests as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

MS Office

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Emergency response

Adaptability

Education

Safety-related degree or equivalent

Tools

Basic tools knowledge

Job description

Baker Group is seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to promote and maintain a safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment across job sites. You will lead safety programs, train staff, and enforce compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.

Key responsibilities include orientations, subcontractor oversight, incident investigations, and managing safety equipment and training records. A three-year safety background and relevant certifications are preferred, with opportunities