Safety Specialist

colden; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Colden Corporation in Vermont is hiring a full-time Safety Specialist with 0–3 years of occupational safety and health experience to support a construction project near Burlington. You will join the site EHS team, receive onboarding and on‑the‑job training, and help conduct inspections, hazard assessments, and safety program updates while applying OSHA standards.

This role emphasizes contractor safety orientation, incident tracking, and contributing to ongoing professional development in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, construction safety, safety engineering, or a related field.
• Experience range: 0 to 3 years
• Fluency in the English Language (written and oral)
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations
• Self-motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace safety inspections and assess operations for compliance.
• Complete job hazard assessments and verify pre-construction safety plans.
• Assist industrial hygienist with measurements for noise, dust, heat, or other hazards.
• Research and summarize safety topics; reference standards (OSHA, NFPA, ANSI).
• Review and update safety program documents during annual reviews.
• Communicate safety policies with facility and contractor staff; support EHS/Safety Management Systems.
• Coordinate or deliver contractor safety orientations.
• Track and report safety metrics; support investigations of hazards and incidents.

Skills

Safety inspections

Communication

Interpersonal skills

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health

Job description

Company Profile:

Colden Corporation is an occupational health, safety,and environmentalmanagementconsulting firm owned and managed by practicing Certified Industrial Hygienists(CIHs)and Certified Safety Professionals(CSPs).For thirty years, Colden hasspecializedin delivering comprehensive health and safety solutionsto clientsacross a variety of industries, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting best practices for worker safety and risk mitigation. We offer an attractive compensation package, medical benefits, 401K retirement plan, paid vacation, and profit sharing.

Job Description:

Colden is hiring a full-time Safety Specialist with 0 to 3 years of occupational safety and health experience to support a key client’s industrial facility construction project near Burlington, Vermont.

The selected candidate will work as part of the site Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team focusing on construction safety and contractor safety programs. The Safety Specialist will be provided with formal instruction covering the site safety requirements and job responsibilities as part of onboarding with on-the-job training and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct workplace safety inspections and assess employee and/or contractor operations to help verify compliance with site safety and health rules and work plans or permits.
• Complete job hazard assessments and verification of pre-construction safety plans.
• Assist the site industrial hygienist in collecting measurements for occupational or environmental noise, particulate matter, heat stress, or other physical or chemical hazards.
• Researchand summarize findings forassigned occupational safety and health topics andaccuratelyreference standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, ANSI).
• Review and update safety program documents based on change or feedback and as part of regular annual program reviews.
• Communicate safety and health policies and work with facility and contractor personnel to support company, regional, or site EHS/Safety Management Systems.
• Coordinate or deliver introductory safety training such as contractor safety orientation.
• Conduct periodic tracking and reporting for safety and health metrics as assigned, and support investigation and follow-up actions for reported hazards, near misses, or incidents.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, construction safety, safety engineering, or a related engineering or science field
• Experience range: 0 to 3 years
• Fluency in the English Language (written and oral)
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations
• Self-motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Colden Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

E-Verify Participation Disclosure:

Colden Corporation participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.