Safety Specialist

Jobot; Calverton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Advancement Opportunities

Challenging Projects

Supportive Team

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a proactive Safety Specialist to support safety operations across multiple electrical construction jobsites. You will conduct inspections, deliver training, identify hazards, and partner with field supervision to implement corrective actions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on construction safety experience, strong communication skills, and can manage multiple project responsibilities with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction safety experience or equivalent
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction required
• Knowledge of construction safety regulations and hazards
• Experience conducting inspections and delivering safety information
• Ability to manage routine safety responsibilities across multiple projects
• Strong communication, documentation and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license and travel between sites
• Electrical safety training NFPA 70E or willingness to complete within 90 days
• First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections and observations across projects
• Identify hazards, document findings, recommend controls and verify corrective actions
• Coordinate daily safety support across jobsites and communicate priorities to the Branch Safety Manager
• Review pre-task plans and JHAs with field supervision
• Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and safety training
• Support safety programs including fall prevention and electrical hazard awareness
• Assist with incident investigations and track corrective actions
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, and compliance information
• Participate in project safety meetings and collaborate with field personnel and customer reps
• Support PPE requirements and safety equipment needs
• Provide guidance to Safety Technicians and assist in field development
• Escalate complex hazards and serious incidents as needed

Skills

Safety inspections & observations

Training delivery

Hazard identification

Communication

Documentation & record-keeping

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety management software

Job description

Job details:

Safety Specialist / amazing company, permanent position with bonus!! tuition reimbursement!

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a well-established electrical construction contractor delivering complex commercial and industrial projects. Our teams are committed to quality, collaboration, and maintaining safe, productive construction environments.

We believe safety is more than compliance—it's about protecting our people, supporting our field teams, and creating a culture where everyone takes ownership of doing things the right way. We invest in our employees and provide opportunities for continued learning, professional development, and long-term career growth.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation: $90K–$110K DOE
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Exposure to challenging commercial construction projects
• Supportive team environment with experienced safety and operations leadership

Job Details

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Safety Specialist to support safety operations across multiple electrical construction jobsites.

Reporting to the Branch Safety Manager, this individual will independently handle routine safety responsibilities, including conducting inspections, delivering employee training, identifying hazards, and partnering with field supervision to implement corrective actions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on construction safety experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple project responsibilities with limited day-to-day supervision. Experience within electrical construction is highly desirable, and exposure to healthcare or pharmaceutical construction projects is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections and field observations across assigned projects.
• Identify potential hazards, document findings, recommend appropriate controls, and verify corrective action completion.
• Coordinate daily safety support across assigned jobsites and communicate priorities or concerns to the Branch Safety Manager.
• Review pre-task plans and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) with field supervision.
• Deliver new-hire safety orientations, toolbox talks, and routine employee safety training.
• Support implementation of company safety programs, including fall prevention, ladder safety, electrical hazard awareness, and equipment safety.
• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations, prepare documentation, and track corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, and compliance information.
• Participate in project safety meetings and collaborate with field supervision, Site Safety Managers, and customer representatives.
• Support PPE requirements, safety equipment needs, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide practical guidance to Safety Technicians and assist with their field development when assigned.
• Escalate complex hazards, serious incidents, and unresolved safety concerns to the Branch Safety Manager.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant construction safety experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience gained through a Safety Technician or related field role.
• Completed OSHA 30-Hour Construction training required.
• Working knowledge of construction safety regulations and common electrical construction hazards.
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, identifying hazards, communicating corrective actions, and delivering safety information.
• Ability to independently manage routine safety responsibilities across multiple projects.
• Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to utilize safety management software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between assigned jobsites.
• Electrical safety training based on NFPA 70E, or ability to complete required training within 90 days of hire.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or a related field; relevant field experience may substitute.
• Experience working for an electrical or commercial construction contractor.
• Experience supporting healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or other technically complex construction projects.
• Familiarity with Job Hazard Analyses, pre-task planning, and electrical safety procedures.
• Previous experience supporting multiple active construction sites.

Work Environment & Schedule

• This position involves working in branch offices and active construction environments, including outdoor locations and uneven terrain.
• Generally Monday–Friday, with start times and occasional additional hours determined by project needs.
• Regular travel between assigned projects.
• Walking, standing, bending, and accessing work areas using stairs or ladders when trained and authorized.
• Appropriate PPE is required.
• Essential duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.