Safety Specialist 2

Encore Electric, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with matching

PTO

Employee training programs

Cell phone allowance

Short-term incentive program

Job summary

Encore Electric, Inc. is seeking a Safety Specialist 2 to conduct field health and safety audits and inspections across our Colorado region, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and company policies.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and a proactive approach to safety, with travel to multiple jobsites. Applicants should have 5–10 years of construction safety experience and CHST; CSP is preferred, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Health and Safety preferred.
• CHST required; CSP preferred or willing to obtain.
• 5-10 years of safety experience in construction.
• Experience supporting safety initiatives on large projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company policies per local, state and federal regs.
• Assist in implementing safety policies and procedures.
• Analyze safety data to drive continual improvement.
• Participate in teams to develop safety policies and procedures.
• Record and implement the Company’s Safety Committee.
• Represent the organization in the community and safety groups.
• Review jobsites for compliance and make recommendations.
• Serve as primary contact for field employees on safety matters.
• Conduct safety training as needed, including orientation.
• Stay current on changes to laws impacting health and safety.
• Travel frequently to multiple jobsites within Colorado and other states.

Skills

Safety program management

Audit inspections

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Reading and writing

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Health and Safety

CHST

CSP preferred

OSHA 500 preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The Safety Specialist 2 works in the field to conduct health and safety audits and inspections of construction sites throughout Encore’s business region, ensuring all health and safety regulations and company policies are in compliance with applicable State and Federal Laws.

Compensation for this Role: $100,000 - $120,000 Annually, DOE

General Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships
• Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed
• Earn and maintain customer’s trust
• Uphold the core values of the organization
• Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain company policies adhering to local, state and federal health and safety regulations
• Assist Safety and Health Manager in the implementation of internal safety policies and procedures to be followed by employees
• Assist Safety and Health Manager in analyzing safety data to lead and coordinate the safety effort for continual improvement
• Participate on teams and in meetings, as needed, to assist in the development of the company’s health and safety policies and procedures
• Assist Safety and Health Manager in recording and implementing the Company’s Safety Committee
• Represent the organization in the community and / or on industry safety groups and programs
• Review jobsites and conducts audits for compliance with health and safety regulations making recommendations accordingly
• Serve field employees as primary customer contact, generating good will when making recommendations related to health and safety improvements
• Conduct safety and health related training as needed serving as back up for orientation
• Stay current on any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization relating to health and safety
• Travel by vehicle frequently to different jobsites and locations throughout the State of Colorado and into other states where Encore has a presence
• Assist Safety and Health Manager in identifying and analyzing trends relating to health and safety

Knowledge Of

• Health and Safety regulations relating to the work assignment
• Health and Safety in construction, maintenance and service
• Commonly used practices and procedures within a particular field
• Modern training techniques related to health and safety

Skill In

• Maintaining a safety program
• Conducting health and safety jobsite audits and inspections
• Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information.
• Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks
• Using communication software
• Business writing
• Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees
• Operating a computer including all required software
• Typing
• Organizing work to accomplish tasks
• Reading and writing
• Prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs
• Problem solving
• Operating a computer
• Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment

Physical Requirements

• Climbing multiple stories of stairs in high-rise buildings
• Climbing up ladders
• Climbing into and out of, jobsite vehicles
• Twisting, bending, and stretching with unimpeded mobility
• Navigating narrow walkways and/or trenches or other tight spaces
• Walk through hazardous and confined areas with ease
• Pushing and pulling heavy electrical equipment
• Crawling
• Distracted free driving of cars, trucks, and multipurpose jobsite vehicles
• Kneeling
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Stooping
• Dexterous hands and fingers
• Vision acuity, both near and far
• Speak clearly in English
• Hearing acuity
• Walking significant distances, up to several miles, on rough terrain
• Maintain balance while walking uphill
• Withstand extreme heat and extreme cold
• Carry up to 50 pounds to specified delivery point
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Alert to changing weather conditions

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Health and Safety preferred.
• 5-10 years of full time safety experience in the construction industry is required.
• Experience supporting Safety initiatives on multiple large-scale commercial projects is required.
• CHST is required.
• CSP is preferred or a willingness to achieve CSP is required.
• OSHA 500 is preferred.

Benefits

• Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
• Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.
• This position is eligible for a cell phone allowances and short-term incentive program.

Applications will close on September 1, 2026 or once role has been filled.

To ask any questions about the job position, please contact [e-mail].

To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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