Safety Specialist

INTREN, LLC; Warrenton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

INTREN is seeking a Safety Specialist to support field operations across customer sites in Missouri. You will lead safety, quality of workmanship, and train crews while promoting OSHA/EPA/DOT compliance and loss prevention initiatives.

Responsibilities include site inspections, enforcing safety rules, conducting incident investigations with root-cause analysis, and mentoring teams to improve performance. Experience in risk management and utility industry knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Risk Management Discipline (Safety, Quality, Environment, Criminal Justice) plus 3 years’ experience.
• Alternatively, 5–10 years of Foreman or General Foreman experience.
• Knowledge of natural gas, electrical or underground/overhead utilities preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular jobsite inspections to identify unsafe conditions and practices.
• Consistently enforce all safety rules and apply disciplinary procedures for violations.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA and DOT compliance.
• Conduct safety and quality audits and incident investigations with root-cause analysis.
• Assist management with loss prevention programs and security-related matters.
• Provide training and mentoring to field teams and coordinate safety initiatives.

Skills

Safety leadership

Training & coaching

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Education

BA/BS in Risk Management Discipline (Safety/Quality/Environment/Criminal Justice)

5–10 years foreman/general foreman experience

Job description

N: The Safety Specialist is responsible for a multitude of items ranging from safety, equipment issues, quality of workmanship, technical training and the efficient distribution of tools and equipment. Responsible for promoting exceptional Safety/Quality teamwork with INTREN operations teams at customer work sites. This position assists in resolving process problems and performs safety evaluations and workmanship audits, and promotes improved performance by providing mentoring, coaching, and traini

ng.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIO

NS:INTREN Operational Performa

nce:Field Su

• pport Perform regular jobsite inspections of all crews to identify unsafe conditions and unsafe work prac
• tices.Consistently and fairly enforce all company safety rules. Work with managers and supervisors to apply the proper company disciplinary procedures for those employees who violate safety
• rules.Ensure OSHA, EPA and DOT compl
• iance.Ensures Damage Prevention standards are utilized and effe
• ctive.Responds to events as necessary to manage response, site safety, customer interface and preliminary investig
• ation.Ensure that BASE is contacted per procedure for all applicable e
• vents.Resolution of any equipment and vehicle issues which may include: compliance with maintenance programs; recommendations of needed repairs; driver qualifications; ensure accurate registrations; DOT inspections and proof of insurance; monitoring annual inspections of company veh
• icles.May conduct small tool invent
• ories.Partners with utility companies concerning construction standard i
• ssues.May assist other Field Support Coordinators from other areas as n

eeded.Tr

• aining Performs initial training for all field related new
• hires.Perform regular safety training sessions and hold toolbox talks with crews at show-ups or on jo
• bsites.Monitors the training needs of the workforce and helps develop, present and keep records for all tr
• aining.Conduct subcontractor tr

ing.Safety Perf

• ormance Monitors the completion and effectiveness of all safety p
• rograms.Responsible for incident and accident investi
• gations.Provide root cause analysis on all incidents and ac
• cidents.Evaluate and monitor quality of work
• manship.Be knowledgeable in applicable ANSI, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable st
• andards.Ensure compliance with equipment maintenance p
• nagement Responsible for carrying out all loss prevention programs, policies, and procedures, congruent with company objectives and
• culture.Assist in internal and external investigations, and make recommendations to management as n
• ecessary.Conduct safety & quality audits when n
• ecessary.Oversee and monitor driver risk management
• training.Conducts joint investigations with client security representatives, including but not limited to driver, facility, employee, agent, third party and external invest
• igations.Maintains positive interaction with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to assist in common loss reducti
• on goals.Actively coordinates and assists management with strategies and solutions for security related
• matters.Implements and adapts security requirements for sub-con
• tractors.Assists management when security incidents occurred and supervises the execution of agreed corrective
• actions.Executes securit

y audits.DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIF

• ICATIONS:BA/BS in Risk Management Discipline (Safety, Quality, Environment, Criminal Justice) and 3 years’ experience or minimum of 5-10 years of Foreman or General Foreman
• experience.Prefer a candidate with knowledge of the natural gas, electrical or underground/overhead
• utilities.Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, able to work and communicate at

t programs.
INTREN is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.