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Field Safety Specialist (Safety Division) (Rochester, NY; Scottsville, NY)
Power & Construction Group, Inc. provides a variety of commercial construction services to support our clients, emphasizing honesty, integrity, safety and hard work. We collaborate closely with our clients throughout every project phase, crafting custom solutions tailored to their needs. Our diverse team of creative problem solvers is dedicated to delivering projects safely, reliably, and innovatively. We prioritize open communication and teamwork to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Field Safety Specialist to join our team. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring safety compliance and promoting a culture of safety across our field operations. This entry-level position requires a basic understanding of Safety principles and OSHA law, strong observational skills, influence, a willingness to train and educate employees, and the ability to respond effectively to safety concerns in various conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
Compensation:
Benefits:
Additional Requirements:
Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a DOT Physical, drug screen, background check, and driver's license check. Candidates must maintain passing results throughout the term of employment with P&CG.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Power & Construction Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Field Safety Specialist to join our team. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring safety compliance and promoting a culture of safety across our field operations. This entry-level position requires a basic understanding of Safety principles and OSHA law, strong observational skills, influence, a willingness to train and educate employees, and the ability to respond effectively to safety concerns in various conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct field visits to observe crews and ensure adherence to applicable OSHA, ANSI, and industry standards.
- Monitor compliance with company policies and safe operating procedures.
- Support the Fleet Department with vehicle and equipment compliance, including Federal, State, and Local guidelines (e.g., registrations, inspections, rescue equipment).
- Train employees in company practices and maintain instructor certifications for:
- First Aid, CPR, AED
- Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP)
- Certified Flagger Course (optional)
- Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Instructor
- Address safety concerns and resolve issues or questions from crews.
- Take direction from the Safety Director and Safety Superintendents, and collaborate with General Foremen, Superintendents, and Crew Foremen in the field.
- Immediately halt any actions that pose a danger to life or health (IDLH) and take corrective action for unsafe practices.
- Document field visits using company forms and procedures (both electronic and paper).
Qualifications:
- A high school diploma is required with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a safety role.
- Completion of OSHA 30-hour training is required.
- Knowledge of industry-specific requirements, including:
- Utility work: OSHA 1910.269 and other utility standards
- Construction work: OSHA 1926 and related standards
- Strong interpersonal skills; relates well with many different personality types.
- High level of influence.
- Excellent communications skills
- Strong presentation skills; can present on a jobsite and in a classroom.
- Preferred experience in safety within the underground/overhead utility, environmental management, logistics, or construction industries.
- Familiarity with heavy equipment and aerial lifts is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions and respond to weather-related incidents (storms).
- Able to drive to our job sites (in a company provided vehicle); this job will be visiting job sites 3 ½ to 4 days a week within a 2-hour drive of Scottsville, NY.
- Perform basic computer tasks including email and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Able to occasionally lift objects of up to 50 pounds.
Compensation:
- $90,000-$100,000 based on experience
Benefits:
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Prescription eyewear coverage
- Annual boot allowance
- Employee referral program!
- Company Vehicle provided
Additional Requirements:
Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a DOT Physical, drug screen, background check, and driver's license check. Candidates must maintain passing results throughout the term of employment with P&CG.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Power & Construction Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.