Safety Specialist - N. Virginia

Kokosing, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking a Safety Specialist to support field operations and ensure adherence to company and client safety policies.

You will assist managers in implementing health and safety strategies across multiple projects, focusing on reducing injuries and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires a Bachelor in Safety and Health, CHST and related certifications, and 5+ years of construction safety experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent.
• 5+ years of safety/health experience in construction preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA regulations and related safety policies.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high production environment.
• Ability to influence frontline supervisors to improve safety.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CHST, OSHA 30/10 Trainer, CPR/First Aid certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to reduce injuries and incidents.
• Provide training and education on safety requirements.
• Support pre-job safety planning and emergency response plans.
• Lead safety meetings and training programs.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Assist in investigating injuries and incidents.
• Develop and issue safety correspondence.
• Keep team updated on safety policy changes.
• Identify teammates needing safety training or support.
• Coordinate safety programs with subcontractors and vendors.
• Serve as contact for OSHA or other authorities when needed.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Influence front line staff

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor degree in Safety and Health

CHST certification

OSHA 30/10 Trainer certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

ICS 300/400 training

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

Responsible for providing field support services and assisting managers, supervisors and team members with the implementation of specific Company and Client Safety and Health policies and procedures. Regulatory compliance, and continual improvement of the overall performance of the Company in a manner that is consistent with the Company's Core Values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing and eliminating injuries, illness and other incidents in a manner that effectively ensures the attainment of business unit targets and objectives.

• Provide training and education to Company personnel regarding safety and health requirements.

• Support pre-job safety planning meetings to plan for potential hazards and problems prior to start of job, and develop emergency response plans for projects. Develop work safety and health plans on time in a fast-paced environment.

• Initiate, coordinate and lead safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and procedures.

• Independently initiate, perform and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections and/or behavioral observations throughout the Company's operations and communicate and facilitate the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.

• Assist in the investigation of injury, illness and general liability incidents.

• Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.

• Provide updated information to team members regarding updates to company or regulatory requirement changes.

• Self-identify team members that need assistance, training, or support meeting the Company safety and health requirements.

• Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to Company safety policies and procedures.

• Serve as a point of contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including but not limited to OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is not available.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.

• 5+ years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred, with experience in the aforementioned project types a strong plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations as well as other state/federal safety regulations and company safety policies/procedures.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and interface effectively with company and private client representatives.

• Excellent organization skills and the ability to independently prioritize.

• Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and influence the implementation of the appropriate corrective and preventative actions.

• Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.

• Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our work.

• Ability to positively interact and influence front line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.

Certificates Licenses and Registrations:

• Must have valid driver's license, good driving record required.

• CHST certification required.ICS 300/400 preferred.

• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.

• OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred.

Expected annual salary range for this positions is: $88,000-$120,000 but is negotiable.

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.