Safety Specialist I or II

Description

Safety Specialists collaborate with field staff, clients, subcontractors, management, and external organizations throughout all phases of electric construction projects. They are dedicated to enforcing safety policies, procedures, and regulations while building positive professional relationships. This location‑based role covers worksites across the assigned project area and involves regular travel, including overnight trips.

Key duties include conducting regular site visits to monitor safety behaviors, creating site‑specific safety plans with Operations teams, and participating in safety and project meetings. Specialists ensure compliance with client requirements, local, state, and federal regulations, and coach personnel on safe practices. They also perform behavior‑based observations, coordinate training programs, investigate accidents, manage corrective actions, and support safety committees while maintaining regular attendance and adhering to the company's Code of Conduct.

• Perform regular site visits across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas to observe and document safety conditions.
• Develop and implement site‑specific safety plans in partnership with Operations teams.
• Lead safety meetings, review job hazard analyses, and ensure alignment with client and regulatory requirements.
• Coach and mentor project personnel on safe work practices and conduct behavior‑based observations.
• Coordinate and deliver training programs, including OSHA refresher, new‑hire orientation, and post‑incident sessions.
• Investigate accidents, perform root‑cause analyses, and manage corrective‑action follow‑up.
• Support safety committees by analyzing performance trends and recommending process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of experience in environmental, health, and safety roles and a high school diploma or GED; a safety certification and an undergraduate degree in Safety Management are preferred. Required skills include problem‑solving, bilingual English/Spanish ability, MS Office proficiency, strong communication, and thorough knowledge of OSHA and related regulations. Applicants should be detail‑oriented, organized, able to work independently and in teams, understand electric construction practices, and be willing to travel for extended site visits.

• Minimum two years of EHS experience; high school diploma required; safety certification preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency and strong MS Office skills are highly desirable.

Benefits

The position offers a salary ranging from $75,000 to $95,000 per year, paid weekly, with a two‑day remote work option for eligible non‑field roles. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental (100% employer‑paid), vision, mental health, and wellness reimbursements, 15 days of paid time off plus 10 holidays, a 401(k) with 100% match up to 6% and profit‑sharing potential, educational assistance, and various insurance coverages. Great Southwestern is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

• Salary $75,000‑$95,000 annually, paid weekly, with a two‑day remote work option for eligible roles.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental (100% employer‑paid), vision, mental health, $1,200 wellness reimbursement.
• 15 days PTO plus 10 paid holidays, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6% and profit‑sharing potential.
• Educational assistance, short/long‑term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance