Job Description

The overall responsibility of the Safety Specialist is to support field operations, customer's specific project needs, and ensure Nickle best practices are implemented. This role provides proactive involvement to support our safety culture efforts and drive improvement in safety support services.

Perform all functions and responsibilities in partnership with Nickle culture, vision, and ethics.

• Ensure all laws, regulations, rules, and codes are observed. Ensure personal protective equipment is being used according to regulations.

• Monitor and implement ongoing updates in safety regulations, laws, or reporting requirements.

• Organize and conduct OSHA training plans.

• Coordinate, plan, develop, and implement various safety trainings and make recommendations for required, annual programs.

• Identify hazardous conditions and practices. Coordinate the implementation of controls and corrective measures to address issues and conditions.

• Evaluate the probability and severity of incidents or exposures to hazardous work environments or materials.

• Ensure hazardous materials are stored correctly.

• Work closely with management personnel to ensure compliance with all safety, incident, and fire programs, procedures, and policies.

• Conduct frequent on-site inspections to assess physical conditions and safe work practices. Provide advice and coaching for all compliance regulations.

• If an incident occurs, provide on-site investigation of conditions, study possible causes, and recommend corrective action.

• Keep records of safety related incidents and propose corrective actions.

• Serve as the company representative to customers, OSHA, and other safety related agencies.

• Establish working relationships within the construction industry through community involvement, membership in chambers, committees, and other related organizations.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• 3-5 years' experience in safety management or relative field experience

• Must possess OSHA 30, with technical knowledge of construction related to OSHA, federal, state, and local regulatory standards.

• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement effective corrective practices.

• Working knowledge of electrical construction and standard for electrical safety in the workplace (NFPA 70E) preferred.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and effectively interact with various levels of employees, management, vendors, and clients.

• Must be First Aid/CPR certified.

• Must have a valid driver's license and pass an Motor Vehicle check.

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