Safety Specialist - Field

RK Industries, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

HDHP/HSA medical plan

401(k) with company match

PerkSpot employee discount

Job summary

RK Industries in Denver, CO seeks a Safety Specialist-Field to work on-site with construction teams, spotting risks and driving safety programs.

You will lead orientations, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with OSHA and related standards. 1–3 years of field safety experience and a college degree or equivalent are expected.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years relevant field safety experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of skills.
• OSHA 30 Hour certification preferred; other safety designations valued.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety compliance at worksites by enforcing rules and procedures.
• Inspect sites to identify hazards, analyze trends, and implement corrective actions with field leadership.
• Develop and maintain site safety programs, manuals, standards, and training matrices.
• Lead safety orientations and training, including new hire sessions and Lockout/Tagout.
• Investigate incidents, manage claims, and support recovery and regulatory recordkeeping.
• Support prevention efforts through PPE, OSHA-aligned controls, contractor vetting, testing, and data analysis.

Skills

Verbal presentation

Facilitation

MS Office

Education

College degree or equivalent

OSHA 30 Hour

BCSP ASP / OHST preferred

Train the trainer designation

NSC Advanced Safety Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Safety Specialist-Field

Denver/Aurora/Cherry Creek, CO

$80,000-$95,000/year + Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance

Protect people. Prevent risk. Drive performance.

Ready to make safety move? Join RK Industries as a Safety Specialist and help power a fast-paced field environment where people, precision, and performance matter every day. You’ll be on the worksite, partnering with construction leaders and teams to spot risks, solve problems, strengthen compliance, and keep our people working safely, confidently, and at their best.

What You’ll Lead

• Champion safety compliance across the worksite by ensuring teams follow applicable rules, regulations, procedures, and best practices.
• Inspect facility, identify hazards, analyze trends, and partner with field leadership to implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain shop-specific safety programs, manuals, standards, procedures, and training matrices.
• Lead safety orientations and training, including new hire presentations, Lock Out Tag Out, industrial hygiene, and machine guarding.
• Investigate incidents, manage claims and clinic visits, maintain regulatory records, and support recovery plans.
• Support prevention and compliance efforts through safe work practices, PPE, OSHA VPP-aligned controls, contractor/vendor vetting, testing, and safety data analysis.

What You’ll Bring

• College/University graduate with 1-3 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.
• Strong verbal presentation and facilitation skills.
• Understanding of Worker’s Compensation and Return to Work process.
• Currently hold or willingness to obtain additional education, safety certifications, and designations required. Designations include but not limited to:
• BCSP – ASP, OHST preferred
• NSC Advanced Safety Certificate
• OSHA 30 Hour
• Train the trainer designations related to Safety and Health
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other computer software.

Why Build Your Career at RK

Build bigger. Take on sophisticated, high-profile projects with the resources and capabilities to execute them well.

Have a voice. Influence project strategy, field operations, and how RK continues to improve the way we build.

Build with an integrated team. Collaborate across seven specialized business units with extensive in-house fabrication, manufacturing, and prefabrication capabilities.

Develop what's next. Help build future field leaders while continuing your own development through mentorship, hands-on learning, and RK University.

Build for the long term. Join a second-generation, family-owned company that combines stability with the growth and opportunity of an industry leader.

Your Benefits

• Paid time off plus 6 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance with a HDHP/HSA option which RK will contribute $100 per month
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discount program through PerkSpot

Join RK Industries where safety, people and performance come first