PRIMARY SCOPE
Site Safety Specialist supports general industry, construction and mining operations by ensuring compliance with safety regulations, identifying and controlling hazards, and promoting a strong safety culture. This role provides on-site guidance, conducts inspections and training, and works closely with employees and management to maintain a safe, productive, and compliant workplace. This position requires a constant presence at the assigned jobsite during all active work hours. The position also requires extensive travel and a willingness to work on a demanding schedule including nights and weekends, as required, to meet project objectives.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Conduct daily/weekly site inspections and document hazards.
- Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs}, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs}, or risk assessments.
- Manage permits (hot work, confined space, excavation, blasting, lifting plans, etc.).
- Evaluate high-risk tasks such as confined space entry, energized work, excavation, blasting, heavy equipment operations, and working at heights.
- Recommend controls following the hierarchy of controls.
- Conduct safety inspections or audits; incident investigations; and equipment inspections to mitigate risk.
- Partner with the project managers and site foreman to interpret, evaluate, and provide technical guidance on project safety requirements, incident investigation, and implement corrective action measures.
- Develop and conduct onsite worker training on safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring of all needed Site Risk Assessments, and use of safety equipment at job site locations.
- Implement site-specific safety plans (SSSP), mine safety programs, emergency response plans, and hazard communication (HazCom) programs.
- Monitor contractor compliance with project and Mine safety requirements.
- May deliver required training (e.g., new hire orientation, equipment operation, hazard recognition, PPE, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and site‑specific mining training) and Contractor Site Specific trainings.
- Conduct toolbox talks, pre‑shift safety meetings, and refresher sessions.
- Verify worker qualifications, permits, and task training.
- Monitor compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, MSHA, NFPA, ICC, EPA, and DOT regulations in accordance with statutory and contractual requirements.
- Administer and manage the substance abuse testing and occupational health programs for the organization.
- Compile, analyze, and report statistical data related to occupational illnesses and incidents as required.
- Monitor atmospheric hazards, dust levels, noise exposure, and ventilation in mining areas.
- Assist with detailed incident investigations and root cause analysis, compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other employee health and wellness evaluations, to support health, safety and environmental management initiatives.
- Comply with all Federal and company policies, procedures, and standards of safety.
- Promote a strong safety culture through coaching and one‑on‑one interactions.
- Encourage hazard reporting and Stop Work Obligation.
- Participate in safety committees, audits, and leadership safety walks.
- Assists Regional Safety Manager with data and statistics, coordinating and scheduling site visits.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- 6 years of experience in 1910 general industry, part 46 or part 48 mining, or 1926 construction safety professional experience in heavy construction.
- Current OSHA 30‑hour in construction certification, Fisher will provide training if needed.
- Current First aid CPR, Fisher will provide training if needed.
- Current competent person training in; fall protection, excavation, confined space and lockout/tagout, Fisher will provide training if needed.
- Must meet EM 385‑1‑1 SSHO certification, Fisher will provide training if needed.
- Proficient in MS Office, Bluebeam.
- Must have ability to wear full construction PPE to include fall arrest harnesses or respirators.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Acceptable MVR in accordance with Fisher's Company Vehicle Program policy.
- Ability to complete work tasks under various adverse weather conditions including heat above 100 degrees, cold, and rain.
- Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug test and government background check.
Extensive Travel Is Required
Extensive Travel is Required.
Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are a drug‑free work environment requiring pre‑employment and random drug testing.