Safety Specialist

Summit Fire Protection; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire Protection is seeking a Safety Specialist to advance health and safety initiatives across our branches and field teams. This role partners with leadership to promote consistent safety practices, conducts site visits, audits, and training, and supports incident investigations to drive continuous improvement.

A strong focus on hazard identification, risk mitigation, and field coaching is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in safety, construction, or related field role required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general construction safety practices.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risk, and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Experience supporting safety training initiatives or facilitating safety discussions preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable presenting and speaking to groups ranging from 5-50 participants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site visits, safety audits, and field observations to evaluate safety performance, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions aligned with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of company safety programs across multiple branches.
• Partner with branch leadership, project managers, field supervisors, and field personnel to promote and reinforce consistent safe work practices.
• Assist in developing and delivering safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training programs.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis to drive corrective actions and ongoing improvement.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and prejob/pretask planning activities to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Track safety performance metrics, assist with reporting and documentation efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide field coaching, guidance, and onsite support during highrisk activities while reinforcing safety expectations.
• Maintain, update, and distribute safety policies, procedures, and related documentation.
• Travel regularly to branch locations and jobsites to provide onsite safety support, coaching, and program reinforcement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Safety Specialist at Summit Fire Protection supports and advances health and safety initiatives across the subsidiary, helping ensure a safe work environment for employees, customers, and partners. This individual contributor role is part of the corporate Health & Safety team and works closely with branch leadership and field teams to promote consistent safety practices across construction and service operations.

The Safety Specialist plays a key role in hazard identification, risk mitigation, training, and continuous improvement efforts. This position provides hands‑on field support, conducts site visits and audits, assists with regulatory compliance, and helps strengthen a proactive safety culture aligned with our life safety mission.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Conduct routine site visits, safety audits, and field observations to evaluate safety performance, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions aligned with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of company safety programs across multiple branches.
• Partner with branch leadership, project managers, field supervisors, and field personnel to promote and reinforce consistent safe work practices.
• Assist in developing and delivering safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training programs.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis to drive corrective actions and ongoing improvement.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and prejob/pretask planning activities to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Track safety performance metrics, assist with reporting and documentation efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide field coaching, guidance, and onsite support during highrisk activities while reinforcing safety expectations.
• Maintain, update, and distribute safety policies, procedures, and related documentation.
• Travel regularly to branch locations and jobsites to provide onsite safety support, coaching, and program reinforcement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Fire Protection, or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification required, or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe.
• OSHA 500 and 501 certifications, or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
• Prior construction and/or general industry safety training or relevant experience preferred.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in safety, construction, or related field role required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general construction safety practices.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risk, and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Experience supporting safety training initiatives or facilitating safety discussions preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable presenting and speaking to groups ranging from 5-50 participants.

Communication Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage field personnel, supervisors, and leadership in a professional and constructive manner.

Systems & Software

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience with safety management systems or reporting platforms preferred.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to travel regularly to branch offices and jobsite locations.
• Ability to comply with company drug and alcohol policies and customer-specific site requirements.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <50lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time.Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus. Employee will occasionally be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Work Environment:

Frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel is required.Employee will frequently be required to work inside and outside in hot/cold temperatures and be exposed to loud noises, cramped quarters, dust, fumes and odors, standing on hard surfaces, and electrical hazards frequently.Employees will occasionally be exposed to chemicals, moving machinery, uneven and slippery surfaces.Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Aff…

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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