Regional Safety Specialist

Terracon; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Safety Specialist to coordinate safety, health, and environmental programs at the regional level, ensuring incident-free operations and strong safety leadership within the region.

You will work with corporate safety teams, conduct audits, train staff, and monitor KPIs to continuously improve safety performance and client safety expectations across Terracon offices and project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related field or 4 years’ experience in Terracon’s core services.
• Basic knowledge of accident prevention and OSHA construction safety regulations.
• DOT (FMCSA) Commercial Driver requirements knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety, health, and environmental programs at regional level to align with Terracon’s IIF culture and values.
• Audit monthly radiation safety inspections with RSOs; assist with license amendments and mentor local staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Coaching

Public speaking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related field

4 years’ experience in core services

Job description

General Responsibilities

As the direct partner at the regional operations level, responsible for coordinating safety, health, and environmental programs. The Safety Specialist will work closely with the corporate safety team and offices within the region. Provide proactive support and guidance in support of Terracon’s commitment to Incident and Injury Free work. The role ensures the consistent and excellent application of safety programs by championing safety leadership, providing safety subject matter expertise, supporting initiatives, and coordinating compliance with Terracon’s overall safety policies. This role also ensures Terracon’s compliance with the safety expectations of our clients.

General Responsibilities

As the direct partner at the regional operations level, responsible for coordinating safety, health, and environmental programs. The Safety Specialist will work closely with the corporate safety team and offices within the region. Provide proactive support and guidance in support of Terracon’s commitment to Incident and Injury Free work. The role ensures the consistent and excellent application of safety programs by championing safety leadership, providing safety subject matter expertise, supporting initiatives, and coordinating compliance with Terracon’s overall safety policies. This role also ensures Terracon’s compliance with the safety expectations of our clients.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of safety policies, initiatives, and strategies at the regional level to align with Terracon’s IIF culture, Strategic Plan, and Purpose, Vision, and Values.
• Ensure radiation safety and compliance by auditing monthly radiation safety inspections and audits with local Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs). Assist Corporate RSO with license amendment processing by collecting and organizing required submittals. Partner and provide feedback for improvement to the designated local office RSO. Periodically perform inspections with the Local RSO to provide mentoring, training, and assess opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and employees operate in a safe manner by auditing monthly office and lab safety inspections. Partner and provide feedback to the Lab and Operations Managers for continual safe work in Terracon facilities. Periodically perform inspections with the Local Safety Coordinator (LSC) to provide mentoring, training, and assess opportunities for improvement.
• Support IIF driving by monitoring, coaching, and reporting on regional driving practices and compliance. Ensure all drivers have valid driver’s licenses, support managers with GeoTab coaching, and ensure vehicles meet safety & inspection requirements.
• Oversee regional commercial driver operations and DOT compliance including maintenance of valid driver’s license & medical cards, DOT vehicle inspections, eLog oversight, and supporting drivers with DOT roadside inspections.
• Identify and analyze safety related key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of safety strategies and make data driven decisions. Provide advice and coaching to the Director of Regional Operations on the use of leading and lagging indicators to improve safety performance.
• Support regions by delivering safety training including monthly safety topics, nuclear gauge user, hands‑on IIF driver, commercial driver compliance, processes & practices, equipment operations, and first aid & CPR.
• Track, audit, and provide oversight for new hire safety training and employee onboarding experience.
• Proactively review and address near miss reports. When necessary, follow up and spearhead corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Corporate safety team on incident corrective actions to ensure prompt and efficient completion by operations.
• Coordinate the activities of Local Safety Coordinators. Lead monthly safety discussions, audit responsibilities, mentor, and coach.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Visit project sites and laboratory operations to perform Safety Check Ins, Driver Safety Check Ins, provide training, and audit compliance with safety policies.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or a related field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ experience in one of Terracon’s core services.
• Basic knowledge of accident prevention, risk management and general working knowledge of OSHA construction safety regulations.
• Basic knowledge DOT (FMCSA) Commercial Driver requirements.
• Strive for continuous improvement and professional growth by becoming a subject matter expert in areas of safety that affect Terracon’s core services.
• Maintain a passion for IIF in collaborating with employee-owners to effectively deliver a consistently excellent IIF experience for our employee-owners.
• Model safety leadership and demonstrate IIF practices.
• Exhibit confidence when having conversations and documenting accountability when necessary.
• Ability and willingness for overnight travel. It is anticipated that each office in the region will be visited once every 6 months. Project sites requiring safety oversight may also be visited.
• Effective communication skills including ability to coach, present and train.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Required Certification:

• First Aid/CPR (American Red Cross or equivalent)

Preferred Certification:

• ATI 101 Guage Operator and ATI 103 Radiation Safety Officer
• First Aid/CPR Instructor (American Red Cross or equivalent)
• HAZWOPER Certification
• OSHA Construction Safety Outreach Instructor