Construction Safety Specialist

RK Industries; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Industries seeks an HSE Specialist to uphold our safety culture in the field, leading inspections, orientations, and incident investigations across projects in Denver. You will mentor crews and ensure compliance with OSHA and site requirements, driving proactive safety improvements.

The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, a safety-oriented mindset, and strong communication with Superintendents and Project Managers. Join a team dedicated to getting everyone home safe, every day.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant field safety experience or equivalent.
• Orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, and OSHA 30 training as RK requirements.
• Experience conducting safety inspections and incident investigations.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills in field settings.

Responsibilities

• Identify hazards in the workplace and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.
• Promote safety and health on job sites through proactive measures.
• Conduct continual safety inspections on assigned projects.
• Recommend installations of safety guards and safe practices.
• Perform substance abuse testing as requested.
• Present Health & Safety sessions at new hire orientations.
• Investigate accidents to identify causes and preventive actions.
• Develop site-specific training plans and deliver trainings.
• Assist subcontractors and vendors for compliance on projects.
• Drawings ready for inspection at all times.

Skills

Field safety knowledge

Hazard identification

Safety training delivery

CPR/First Aid

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Safety/Engineering

Tools

OSHA 30 Certification

Job description

Description

The HSE Specialist is an essential part of our field operations team, dedicated to ensuring that every job site operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulatory standards. In this role, you\'ll work hands-on in the field, conducting safety inspections, leading jobsite orientations, supporting incident investigations, and mentoring crews on safe work practices that align with RK\'s strong safety culture.

You\'ll collaborate closely with Superintendents, Foremen, and Project Managers to identify potential hazards, verify compliance with OSHA and site-specific requirements, and implement proactive solutions to prevent injuries and incidents. Through your guidance and field presence, you\'ll help drive accountability, awareness, and continuous improvement across all projects.

HSE Specialists are valued for their strong field knowledge, communication, and ability to build trust with crews. Their commitment to safety excellence ensures that every team member goes home safe, every day, on every job.

Position Summary

Instill the RK safety culture into all employees. Analyze different types of work environments and procedures. Inspect workplaces for adherence to local, state, and federal regulations concerning safety, health, and environment. As needed design programs to eliminate hazards regarding workplace injuries and damage to the environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Identify hazards in the workplace and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.
• Take necessary steps to promote safety and health on job sites.
• Conduct continual safety inspections on assigned projects.
• Recommend installations of safety guards, safe working practices and use of personal safety equipment.
• Perform substance abuse testing, as requested.
• Present Health & Safety presentation at new hire orientation.
• Investigate all accidents and incidents to identify their causes and to determine how they might be prevented.
• Conduct training on a variety of topics including but not limited to fall protection, emergency response and etc.
• Ability to confront people who are not working safely.
• Develop new safety standards as required.
• Claims management and clinic visits, as required.
• Develop independent site specific training plans.
• Assist subcontractors and vendors for compliance on projects.
• Drawings ready for inspection at all times.

Qualifications

• Indirect supervision.
• Applies diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments.
• College/University graduate with 1-3 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.
• Orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 30 training as part of RK mechanical/site requirements.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental

Awards: Recognitions across Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, including industry accreditations and honors

Benefits: Competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being

Philanthropy: RK Foundation supporting local services for over a decade

Development: Through RK University, hands-on training and development opportunities, including leadership and technical learning and our accredited apprenticeship program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law