Safety Specialist

E.S. Wagner Co.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD insurance

LTD insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

E.S. Wagner Co., LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Safety Specialist to advance site safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role collaborates with Safety Managers, the Chief Risk Officer, and field personnel to promote safe work practices and incident prevention. The ideal candidate will have a related degree and up to five years of safety experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction safety, occupational safety, environmental health and safety, construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
• 0–5 years of professional experience in safety, construction, or a related area.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Safety Managers and the Chief Risk Officer to support companywide and project-specific safety initiatives.
• Serve as a corporate safety professional, demonstrating ownership over all safety functions;
• Conduct safety inspections on project sites to ensure compliance with safety standards and policies.
• Identify and advise project staff of safety hazards and means to mitigate;
• Research, develop and implement best practices in safe operating procedures and policies;
• Focus on continuous improvement and partner with management, project staff, and others to achieve improved safety performance;
• Advise on safety rules and teach proper safety techniques;
• Develop, coordinate and conduct safety training and provide up to date safety information to the organization;
• Participate in accident & incident reviews to determine root cause(s) and appropriate corrective actions;
• Partner with Human Resources on the administration of Workers Comp claims.
• Perform other safety-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

E.S. Wagner Co., LLC

Safety Specialist

1515 Shopton Road, Ste 103
Charlotte, NC 28217

E.S. Wagner Company, LLC is looking for aSafety Specialist to join its team of construction professionals in Charlotte, NC. E.S. Wagner offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD and life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) plan.

Company Profile

E.S. Wagner Company, LLC, is a heavy civil and highway construction company serving clients in both the public and private sectors. With offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Piedmont, South Carolina, E.S. Wagner Company, LLC has the people and resources necessary to complete the most challenging and complex projects in various geographical areas. Through innovative engineering and construction, combined with the latest in construction technology and equipment, E.S. Wagner Company, LLC has built its reputation as a safe, capable, and expert general contractor. These capabilities, coupled with the values of integrity, reliability, and pride in a job well done, make E.S. Wagner Company, LLC an industry leader and employer of choice.

The Safety Specialist supports the company’s safety program by working closely with Safety Managers, the Chief Risk Officer, project leadership, and field personnel to promote safe work practices and maintain compliance with company policies and applicable safety regulations. This position offers an opportunity for continued professional growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with Safety Managers and the Chief Risk Officer to support companywide and project-specific safety initiatives.
• Serve as a corporate safety professional, demonstrating ownership over all safety functions;
• Conduct safety inspections on project sites to ensure compliance with safety standards and policies;
• Identify and advise project staff of safety hazards and means to mitigate;
• Research, develop and implement best practices in safe operating procedures and policies;
• Focus on continuous improvement and partner with management, project staff, and others to achieve improved safety performance;
• Advise on safety rules and teach proper safety techniques;
• Develop, coordinate and conduct safety training and provide up to date safety information to the organization;
• Participate in accident & incident reviews to determine root cause(s) and appropriate corrective actions;
• Partner with Human Resources on the administration of Workers Comp claims.
• Perform other safety-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction safety, occupational safety, environmental health and safety, construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Zero to five years of professional experience in safety, construction, or a related area.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, organizational, and time-management skills.

No phone calls, please.

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