Safety Specialist

Structural Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

STRUCTURAL seeks a Safety Specialist to enhance a 24/7 safety culture at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station site in Tonopah, AZ. You will lead safety meetings, assess risks, and implement measures to protect personnel and assets within a nuclear-focused environment.

Qualified candidates will have 2–3 years in safety roles, a related bachelor’s degree, and OSHA 30; OSHA 500 and CSST are preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus for site collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a safety manager, coordinator, or trainer.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in related field.
• OSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 500 preferred; CSST preferred.
• English/Spanish bilingual considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Conducting safety meetings
• Identifying potential risks
• Implementing necessary safety measures
• Providing safety education
• Developing work plans
• Scrutinizing safety plans from external partners to ensure project safety

Skills

Safety meetings

Risk identification

Safety education

Work plans

Safety plan scrutiny

Leadership

Communication (verbal & written)

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or related field

Job description

Safety Specialist

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group. STRUCTURAL’s Nuclear Division has a mission to extend the service life of the nation’s largest source of clean, carbon-free energy.

Our team features a multitude of positions in various geographic regions collaborating effectively through travel, video conferences, and collocating on project sites. The Nuclear Division has responsibility for all 50 states. Our Nuclear Division is recognized as an industry leader in developing technical and innovative repair solutions for both safety-related and non-safety-related projects under both our own and our partners NQA-1 Appendix B programs.

Our 24/7 safety culture, competitive compensation, and benefits, including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, and a caring work environment, make STRUCTURAL an ideal place for personal and professional growth.

We are committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.

STRUCTURAL provides a challenging work environment where employees contribute to creative solutions. Supported by communicative managers, our team is rewarded for dedication, with ample opportunities for growth and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting safety meetings
• Identifying potential risks
• Implementing necessary safety measures
• Providing safety education
• Developing work plans
• Scrutinizing safety plans from external partners to ensure project safety

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a safety manager, coordinator, or trainer
• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or a related field is preferred
• Strong leadership skills to effectively train and mentor others within the team
• Comprehensive understanding of OSHA regulations
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement effective corrective measures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• OSHA 30 certification required
• OSHA 500 preferred
• CSST Certification preferred
• English/Spanish bilingual considered a plus

Location: Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Tonopah, AZ.

Base salary of $65,000 to $80,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• 24/7 safety culture
• competitive compensation
• medical and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• tuition reimbursement
• caring work environment
• Safety 24/7 culture
• medical, dental insurance
• paid holidays & vacation
• career development and growth opportunities

We value diversity and actively promote inclusivity, ensuring fair opportunities for all.

We integrate design-build expertise, advanced technology, and innovative procurement methods to extend the life of critical structures, prioritizing the maintenance of existing assets over new construction. By championing the upkeep of essential assets, we pave the way for a more resilient future, ensuring the integrity of our urban landscapes for generations to come.