Safety Specialist

Default Brand; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (health, dental, viz

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Company holidays

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

401K retirement

Company cell phone + tablet

Job summary

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. is seeking a Safety Specialist to champion a safety-first culture through proactive field engagement and practical safety education.

The role focuses on identifying hazards, sharing actionable insights, and promoting safe work practices with field teams. The position involves conducting safety observations, coordinating with the Safety Department, and developing presentations and training materials for observed needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Safety preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of relevant safety experience.
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, OSHA desired.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and workplace safety practices.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle.
• Willingness to travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular field visits with technicians to observe work hazards and coach teams.
• Reinforce PPE, safety expectations, and Stop Work Authority.
• Support safety during drilling, sampling, testing, excavation, and construction.
• Assist in safety observations, inspections, audits, and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Support new-hire orientation, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training.
• Develop safety presentations and materials tailored to field needs.
• Investigate injuries, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes.
• Document findings and share lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Safety degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R)has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophyof mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.

We're always on the lookout for enthusiasticindividuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.

Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.

Who we are looking for:

The Safety Specialist will champion our “safety-first” culture by serving as a trusted and accessible safety coach. You will support the Safety Department through proactive field engagement, practical safety education and joint problem-solving. The role will focus on identifying hazards, sharing actionable safety insights and promoting safe work practices.

What you’ll be doing:

Including but not limited to:

• Assist Safety Manager in conducting regular field visits with CMT technicians, geotechnical drillers and other personnel to observe work, identify hazards, and provide practical coaching.
• Reinforce PPE requirements, safety expectations, and Stop Work Authority.
• Support safe operations involving drilling, sampling, testing, excavation, utility and roadway work, and construction.
• Assist Safety Manager by helping conduct safety observations, inspections, audits, JSAs and AHAs. Track and follow up on corrective actions.
• Support new-hire orientation, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and employee training.
• Develop professional safety presentations, training materials, reports, and communications tailored to observed field needs.
• Provide field-based education focused on observed hazards, prevention, and employee needs.
• Assist in the investigation of injuries, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes.
• Document findings and communicate lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need to have:

• Degree in Safety preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of relevant safety experience.
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, OSHA desired.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and workplace safety practices.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and meet F&R’s requirements for operating a company vehicle.
• Ability to work in different environments, such as, cold, heat, and rain.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, and travel regularly. (Overnight travel required).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, listening, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate safety concerns respectfully, including difficult or corrective conversations.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Be a high-energy, positive, and enthusiastic communicator.Ability to safely navigate and work within active construction sites, including uneven terrain, changing site conditions, heavy equipment, and other common construction hazards.

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, ouremployees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement
• Company Cell Phone + Tablet

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.

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