Safety Specialist

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

PURPOSE

The Safety Specialist is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment for all jobsite personnel. This role leads the development, coordination, and enforcement of jobsite safety programs and accident prevention strategies, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Safety Specialist supports the company’s commitment to the “Client for Life” philosophy by fostering strong, safety-focused relationships with both new and existing clients.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conduct new hire employment and safety orientations


• Provide oversight and enforce safety compliance among subcontractors


• Audit jobsites to identify potential health and safety risks; implement corrective and preventative measures


• Deliver onsite safety training sessions


• Operate and maintain safety equipment such as air monitors, fall protection systems, and confined space gear


• Maintain up-to-date 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 to medical facilities


• Complete all required case documentation


• Conduct root cause analyses




• Investigate workplace incidents:




• Perform root cause analysis


• Submit required 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 the pre-planning of high-risk operations, including crane pick plans


• Administer onsite drug and alcohol tests as needed (pre-employment and post-incident)

Minimum Education & Experience Required To Perform Essential Functions

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety, or related field OR equivalent experience


• Three (3) years’ experience in construction safety and/or OSHA training


• GSP, CSP, CHST, a plus

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record


• OSHA 30 Certified, a plus


• First Aid/CPR Certified, a plus

Mental And Physical Competencies Required To Perform Essential Functions

• Exceptional customer service skills


• Strong organization, prioritization and attention to detail


• Must have proficient Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Demonstrated 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

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

At any given time, may be exposed to:

• Changing conditions on a construction site and/or industrial site risks and environment


• Variety of temperature and weather conditions

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

• Laptop PC


• PPE (hard toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hi-vis vest, harness)


• Weather appropriate clothing


• Basic knowledge of tools

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.