Safety Specialist

Hydromax USA; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance and

Company paid life insurance policy

Paid holidays and PTO

401K with company match after 6 months

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hydromax USA is seeking a Safety Specialist to support the development and implementation of safety programs across our projects in Chesapeake, VA. This role conducts risk assessments, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with site leadership to promote a strong safety culture.

The position emphasizes training, inspections, incident investigations, and reporting, with a focus on applying company safety standards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of gas leak or relevant experience.
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred or equivalent certifications.
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Ability to pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as designated safety representative for all projects within assigned region and implement safety programs.
• Conduct training and coach teammates on safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with corporate Safety Program expectations and applicable laws.
• Conduct site safety audits and inspections and track corrective actions.
• Identify and inform management of safety risks and improvement opportunities.

Skills

MS Office

OSHA knowledge

Safety management

Communication skills

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Industry certifications preferred

High School education

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Chesapeake, VA 23320
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $77,000.00
• Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Construction
• Job Title: Safety Specialist
• Location: Cheasapeake, VA
• Compensation: $72,000 - $77,000 /Salary

About Hydromax USA

We're seeking talented individuals to help us grow in the rapidly expanding utility industry. Since 2003, we've led the way in advanced field services and solutions, empowering utilities to maximize their infrastructure investments. Our mission is to enhance the safety, sustainability, and reliability of the nation's energy assets and natural resources. At Hydromax USA, you'll work with smart, passionate people to solve complex problems using innovative solutions. Together, we'll create a digital environment that modernizes and improves utility operations. Join us in making the world a better place by understanding the present and protecting the future.

Summary

The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs across the organization. This role provides technical expertise, conducts risk assessments, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements to promote a safe work environment. The Safety Specialist collaborates with site leadership and employees to drive safety initiatives, reduce workplace incidents, and build a strong safety culture. Key responsibilities include training, inspections, incident investigations, and reporting, with a focus on tactical execution and consistent application of company safety standards across all operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as designated safety representative for all project within assigned region, coordinating and implementing all areas of the Company safety programs.
• Conduct training and coach teammates on work habits in support of this effort.
• Support management’s efforts to ensure compliance with corporate Safety Program expectations and applicable federal and state law.
• Conduct site safety audit and inspection programs, maintaining accurate records of such audits, implementing recommendations for corrective or preventive measures when gaps or non-compliance items are discovered, and following up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks and improvement opportunities through daily, weekly and monthly audits.
• Facilitate incident investigation process.
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly and monthly
• Train and assist others in completing their Safety responsibilities

Job Qualifications and Skills

• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
• Ability to pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug screen required as a condition of employment
• Associate’s degree or higher, and/or industry certifications preferred.
• 4-6 years of gas leak or relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of safety regulations, accident/injury prevention, and project management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in using current technology such as smartphones, tablets, Microsoft Office, and more.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Hydromax USA employees, clients, and the public in an articulate, professional manner.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lead, motivate and provide direction.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize a variety of tasks.
• Ability to travel frequently to various project sites (approximately 25% per month)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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.Required to wear all PPE depending on circumstance which may include dust mask, safety glasses, hard hat, ear protection, safety vest and steel toed footwear.

Pay

• 72,000 - $77,000 / Year

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, vision insurance and more
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Paid holidays and personal paid time off (PTO)
• 401K with company match after 6 months
• Career advancement opportunities

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:0pm

Disclaimer

The above statements are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the job requirements. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job. Hydromax USA reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Working at Hydromax USA

At Hydromax USA, we’re committed to a culture that embraces safety and strives for excellence. We achieve this through focusing on continuous improvement, promoting employee development, and building lasting customer relationships through mutual trust and honesty. All of this is accomplished while safely providing customers with unequaled customer service and exceeding expectations through deliverables.We stand firmly behind our mission statement – “Understand the Present, Protect the Future”. In our industry when work is sloppy or incomplete, it can directly impact public safety. Therefore, the work we do is extremely important, and we hold ourselves to the highest standards possible. As a Hydromax USA employee, you will be on the front lines of customer service and public safety.

Questions

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Hydromax USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.