Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist supports safety training, program implementation, and oversight at office locations and active construction sites. The role implements required policies, supports interpretation and revision of safety programs, performs compliance audits and inspections, evaluates safety needs, and prepares job-specific safety requirements and site-specific safety programs. The position maintains training materials, safety documentation, the Beta Man-hour dashboard, and company equipment and property; compiles subcontractor safety information; and supports project teams in resolving safety and constructability issues. The role provides safety supervision for specialized equipment installations and supports construction management, QA/QC, project management, and project closeout, including temporary construction-management support, warranty issues, and special assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Evaluates office and project safety needs, including communications, office materials, and job-specific requirements; creates job-specific safety requirements; and provides site-specific safety programs as required by project specifications.
• Supports safety oversight at all offices and construction projects; carries out training and implementation of Beta’s Safety, Health and Environmental Program (SHEP) and federal and state OSHA regulations; supports SHEP revisions; and provides input on safety training needs for projected staffing to meet future and active project requirements.
• Evaluates office and project safety needs, including communications, office materials, and job-specific requirements; creates job-specific safety requirements; and provides site-specific safety programs as required by project specifications.
• Performs safety audits at all office and project site locations to document compliance.
• Compiles prequalification information on subcontractors’ safety programs and safety performance and provides increased support for projects with subcontractor safety issues.
• Supports project managers or construction managers in addressing and resolving site-specific construction safety issues through increased site presence or remote office support.
• Provides safety supervision on specialized equipment installations.
• Maintains the Beta Man-hour dashboard.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

• Review daily construction reports, three week look-ahead, and site photos to monitor jobsite safety and construction progress on all projects.  Review Beta and subcontractor construction schedules to understand project schedule and potential safety risks.
• Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all projects and office. 
• Provides support as temporary construction manager duties when no construction manager available for project. 
• Supports maintenance and review of all project safety documentation (safety meeting logs, tailboards, activity hazard analysis (AHA), job safety analysis (JSA), and safety audits). 
• Provides support as project management duties on warranty issues and special project assignments.  
• Supports the project team by review of project drawings during the design phase to address safety and constructability issues.
• Participates in review meetings with project team to discuss design and constructability issues and develop ideas to improve safety, progress, and quality on future projects. 
• Assist project manager and construction manager in final project inspections and development of subcontractor punch lists.  Assist construction manager with close-out of project, final work items, energizing requirements and demobilization. Additional duties as assigned by the Safety Manager or the Director of Construction and Safety. 

EXPECTATIONS: 

• Performs quality work within deadlines.
• Works independently while communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees, teams, subcontractors, and organizations. Communicates regularly with the supervisor and project management teams about safety and construction issues.
• Represents Beta Engineering on the construction site, demonstrates an attitude and attributes that positively reflect Beta’s values, and interacts professionally with other employees, customers, and project team members.
• Uses company vehicles as required for the position and maintains a clean driving record to operate them.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Three or more years of experience in a safety role supporting high-voltage construction, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with additional experience. Knowledge of safety aspects of the general civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical industries.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA construction regulations. 
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Project 
• COSS or equivalent certification 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• Works in office locations and on active construction sites to support safety training, audits, inspections, and project teams. Travels to office and project site locations and uses company vehicles as required for assigned duties.
• May work outdoors in hot, cold, wet, or dry conditions and on uneven or slippery surfaces. Site assignments may involve exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, arc flash, electrical current, and high voltage. Travel may involve extended periods away from home, depending on the assignment.
• Meets the safety and physical requirements applicable to assigned site duties, as described in the “Working in the Field” addendum.

Note to Candidates: This is an evergreen job posting. While we may not have an immediate opening on our team today, we are always looking for exceptional talent to join our network. By submitting your application, you will be considered for future vacancies. We actively review submissions and will reach out when a matching role becomes available!