Safety Specialist

Wiregrass Construction Company; Ariton (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Wiregrass Construction Company is seeking a Safety Specialist to support safety, health, and environmental initiatives across the assigned area. The role focuses on field inspections, hazard assessments, and safety training, with travel opportunities across the region.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, 2–3 years of safety experience, and strong organizational skills. A 4-year safety or engineering degree is preferred, with OSHA 29 CFR (optional) and MSHA 30 CFR training

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 4-year degree in safety or engineering preferred.
• OSHA 29 CFR Certificate (optional). MSHA 30 CFR trained.

Responsibilities

• Field inspections to support safe behaviors and operations.
• Perform hazard assessments and support implemented solutions.
• Facilitate safety training with local leadership and programs.
• Travel regionally to support local teams.
• Verify and assist with crew-level job task training.

Skills

Field inspections

Hazard assessment

Safety training

Travel willingness

Job task training

Training documentation

Public speaking

Communication

Attention to detail

Information management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Deadline management

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

4-year degree in safety or engineering

Job description

Safety Specialist

We are currently seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to join our team.

This position is vital for supporting safety, health and environmental initiatives across the assigned area.

What you will do:

• Field Inspections: Facilitate field inspections that support building safe behaviors and operations.
• Hazard Assessments: Perform workplace hazard assessments and support your team with implemented solutions.
• Safety Training: Facilitation and support local leadership with required safety training programs.
• Travel: Opportunity to travel throughout the region supporting local teams.
• Job Task Training: Verify and assist with the completion of all required job task training at the crew level.
• Training Documentation: Provide records of completed training for data entry into the Learning Management System.

What you will need: (minimum qualifications)

• Education:High School Diploma (required)4-year degree from an accredited college in safety or engineering (preferred)
• Certifications:Certificate of Completion of OSHA 29 CFR(Optional) MSHA 30 CFR Trained
• Experience:2-3 years of safety experience in construction or general industry (required)
• Other Requirements:Willingness to travel Availability to workdays, nights, and weekendsThis position will have 80% availability at assigned field operations.

Key Competencies:

• Organizing and Prioritizing: Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality in all safety and compliance matters.
• Judgment: Exercise sound judgment in all safety-related recommendations.
• Communication: Effective communication skills.
• Information Management: Proficient in managing and utilizing information effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Deadline Management: Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Computer Literacy: Basic computer skills.
• Public Speaking: Comfortable with public speaking and conducting presentations.

Why you should work for Wiregrass Construction:

At Wiregrass Construction, we know our employees are our success, and we provide opportunities that allow them to grow and build meaningful careers. We build an environment where every voice is heard and work as one to build strong relationships that go beyond roads.

In addition, we offer a wide variety of benefits to support our employees' well-being, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs

EEO: Wiregrass Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on creed/national origin/religion/color/sex/age/wage and status as individual with a disability or protected veteran.

TagSE Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.