Senior Safety Specialist

Reports to: Safety Manager

Job Summary

The Senior Safety Specialist supports the implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of Shapiro & Duncan’s safety program. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; investigates accidents, injuries, and near-misses; and develops methods to prevent hazard exposure, injuries, and property damage. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound independent judgment, and fosters a strong safety culture across all project sites.

Accountability & Authority

The Sr. Safety Specialist shall report to the safety manager or his/her designee. Purchases supplies, equipment, training and consulting services from vendors up to pre-established limits.  Authority to discipline (including suspension and termination) of employees; barring of contractors; and cease-work orders for non-compliance.  Accountable for compliance (including reporting, licensing and training) of employees and subcontractors) pursuant to various regulations.

Requirements:

Education & Credentials

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (experience may substitute for education)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification
• OSHA 30-Hour completed
• OSHA 510/ 500 and OSHA 511 /501 (Instructor Certification for Construction and General Industry preferred)
• CHST preferred
• Must be able to pass background checks required for local, state, and federal government projects

  Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive construction safety, including safety programs, training, compliance, and field operations.
• Extensive knowledge of EPA, NIOSH, ANSI, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 standards
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and claims management preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

  Physical Requirements

• Able to walk, stand, bend, climb, crawl, and work in confined spaces, at heights, and in temperature extremes
• US Citizenship Required
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs. occasionally

   

  Key Responsibilities

   

  Safety Program Leadership

• Serve as designated competent person on all Shapiro & Duncan job sites and customer locations
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and the safety management system
• Lead and mentor junior safety professionals and field personnel
• Proactive safety leadership with emphasis on precursor identification and risk mitigation
• Maintain and administer the company’s drug testing program, including medical record retention

  Inspections, Investigations & Reporting

• Conduct impartial investigations of incidents, near-misses, and injuries; perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions
• Perform job site inspections and submit written reports; prepare monthly summary reports for all sites visited
• Coordinate work area assessments and program evaluations to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions
• Perform trend analysis and present findings to management
• Act as company representative during OSHA and other regulatory compliance inspections

   

  Training & Communication

• Develop and deliver safety training programs; coordinate certifications (fall protection, rigging, confined space, silica, HazCom, etc.)
• Provide new-employee health and safety orientations
• Coach employees on pre-task analysis and toolbox talks to ensure effectiveness
• Verify subcontractor training and compliance with all applicable equipment requirements
• Disseminate safety alerts, bulletins, best practices, and corrective actions to all employees
• Stay current on industry regulations and legislation and communicate updates to the team

   

   

  Competencies

   

• Occupational Health & Safety Knowledge
• Incident Investigation & Root-Cause Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, EPA, ANSI, NIOSH)
• Safety Program Development & Management
• Leadership, Mentorship & Team Development
• Effective Oral & Written Communication
• Training Design & Facilitation
• Discretion & Confidentiality