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Kokosing

Safety Specialist

Kokosing

. Provide field support and assist managers, supervisors, and team members with implementing Company and Client Safety and Health policies and procedures .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Safety and Health policies, regulations, and training within the construction industry, with a strong focus on injury prevention and compliance. Capable of leading safety initiatives, conducting audits, and effectively communicating with diverse teams and regulatory authorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Safety And Health TrainingOSHA Regulations KnowledgeSafety Audits And InspectionsEmergency Response PlanningConstruction Industry Experience

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Hard Skills
Safety Policy ImplementationInjury Prevention StrategiesBehavioral ObservationsSafety Meeting CoordinationIncident Investigation
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsJudgment And PrioritizationAbility To Work Under Pressure
Certifications & Qualifications
CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAED CertificationOSHA 30-Hour Trainer CertificationOSHA 10-Hour Trainer Certification
Industry Keywords
Construction SafetyHeavy Civil ConstructionDOT RegulationsEPA RegulationsRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide field support and assist managers, supervisors, and team members with implementing Company and Client Safety and Health policies and procedures
  • Develop and implement strategies to reduce and eliminate injuries, illnesses, and incidents
  • Provide safety and health training and education to Company personnel
  • Support pre-job safety planning meetings and develop emergency response plans
  • Develop work safety and health plans in a fast-paced environment
  • Initiate, coordinate, and lead safety meetings and training programs
  • Perform and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections, and behavioral observations
  • Communicate and facilitate corrective and preventative actions
  • Assist in investigating injury, illness, and general liability incidents
  • Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence
  • Provide updates regarding company or regulatory requirement changes
  • Identify team members needing assistance, training, or support
  • Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel
  • Serve as a point of contact for federal, state, or municipal safety and risk management authorities, including OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is unavailable

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience
  • Targeting 3-6+ years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred, with experience in heavy civil/industrial construction project types a strong plus
  • Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations and other state/federal safety regulations and company safety policies/procedures
  • Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organization skills
  • Ability to independently prioritize and make judgments
  • Ability to work in a high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends)
  • Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
  • Ability to positively interact with and influence frontline supervisors and field personnel
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record required
  • CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred
  • OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401K plan
  • Competitive compensation