Safety Specialist

McMillen, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 54,940 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Stock ownership

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Safety Specialist to support and enhance our safety program across water resource construction projects and the technical service division.

You will assist the Safety Director with implementation of safety initiatives to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Responsibilities include administering safety programs, coordinating employee training, compiling safety reports, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and related regulations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in safety or construction support role.
• Familiarity with OSHA and other safety and environmental regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation and administration of safety programs and policies for the construction and technical service divisions.
• Facilitate the application of the company’s safety recognition programs.
• Support new employee onboarding and orientation requirements.
• Monitor and coordinate employee training completions and renewals.
• Prepare and submit safety reports, metrics, and compliance documentation.
• Audit and maintain EHS data in safety management software.
• Facilitate communication between field personnel, supervisors, and management regarding safety metrics, records, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with safety audits, compliance reviews, and document control.
• Oversee safety asset tracking program.
• Coordinate with suppliers and field teams to support PPE program.
• Support compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Collaborate with safety management, project managers, and field supervisors to promote a strong safety culture.
• Perform additional tasks assigned.

Skills

OSHA familiarity

Safety program support

MS Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s degree in Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

LMS software

SharePoint

Job description

Safety Specialist

If you want to join us on this journey of excellence, we invite you to apply to our Safety Specialist position to support and enhance our safety program across water resource construction projects and our technical service division. This role’s primary responsibility is to support the Safety Director in the implementation of corporate and project-specific safety initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

All Construction Division offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen. In accordance with client requirements, security clearance is required and is determined based on background check results.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation and administration of safety programs and policies for the construction and technical service divisions
• Facilitate the application of the company’s safety recognition programs
• Support new employee onboarding and orientation requirements
• Monitor and coordinate employee training completions and renewals
• Prepare and submit safety reports, metrics, and compliance documentation
• Audit and maintain EHS data in safety management software
• Facilitate communication between field personnel, supervisors, and management regarding safety metrics, records, and compliance requirements
• Assist with safety audits, compliance reviews, and document control
• Oversee safety asset tracking program
• Coordinate with suppliers and field teams to support PPE program
• Support compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, and local safety regulations
• Collaborate with safety management, project managers, and field supervisors to promote a strong safety culture
• Perform additional tasks assigned

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in safety or construction support role
• Familiarity with OSHA and other safety and environmental regulations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective problem‑solving skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant knowledge of OSHA standards and safety regulations
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card (Construction)
• Associate’s degree, or higher, in Health and Safety or related field
• Experience with safety management systems, LMS software, or SharePoint
• Experience in construction, utilities, or water resource projects preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Package:

• Pay Range: $26.44 - $31.25 hr (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full benefits program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, HSA, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

EEO:

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship:

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.