Safety Specialist

We are looking for current and future leaders in the construction industry! As a Safety Specialist at S&P Construction, you will play a strategic role in our company’s success. If you are looking for an employer where you can grow and achieve your career goals, come see what Satterfield & Pontikes has to offer!

What we offer you:

• Opportunity to manage multiple and a variety of priorities
• Appreciation for initiative
• Clarity of tasks and duties
• Proper support to give you the ability to deliver high-quality products and services
• Career progression and upward mobility
• Access to top-notch technology
• Tradition of innovation
• Family-feel culture

Behaviors that we value:

• Doing the right thing for the right reason
• Accountability of self and for others
• Clear, professional communication
• Consistent work quality and performance
• Innovative and creative approach to tasks and duties
• Positive response to pressure
• Drive to get things done

The role you will play:

• As the field safety position in the Safety Department, the Safety Specialist is responsible over the safety program with the project team to maintain a healthy and accident-free work environment at the job site
• Assists project team by suggesting safe practices
• Participates in pre-construction and handoff meetings
• Conducts onsite safety assessments as part of constant monitoring process
• Documents all safety violations or unsafe conditions/activities and ensures corrective measures are implemented
• Assists the project team in completing weekly jobsite safety audits
• Conducts safety orientation for all project employees to the safe practices required on the project and by the Company
• Ensures all Company safety policies and procedures are understood and implemented
• Educate project personnel through on-the-spot training and tool box safety talks
• Completes accident reporting and investigation as needed
• Accompanies all safety, health, and insurance inspectors on walk-through tours
• Coordinates project safety programs with subcontractors
• Assists the superintendent in investigating property damage and personal injury complaints
• Develops the job specific emergency plan and communicates through orientation to all project personnel
• Maintains safety files and records
• Communicates constantly with the superintendents, foremen, and craft workers on the project as it relates to both good and bad safety practices that are observed
• Tracks incident information needed for the Company Safety Incentive Program
• Schedules safety training for jobsite personnel
• Assists in the development and improvement of the safety department's procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Skills for success:

• Adaptable: adjust effectively to work within new teams, structures, processes, requirements, and cultures while maintaining effectiveness
• Team Oriented: unite those around you to achieve project goals and exceed expectations
• Decisive: proactive, problem-solving orientation based on knowledge and experience
• Driving: sense of urgency to achieve timely, quality results with varied activities in a fast-paced environment
• Development Minded: strive for excellence in all aspects and attempts to continuously grow and improve in job
• Quality Focused: focus on achieving high quality, timely results to attain best outcomes
• Innovative: always look for new and out-of-the-box solutions, opportunities for continuous improvement, and be strategically focused
• Engaged: actively participate in industry associations, networking events, and educational opportunities

Preferred: B.A. or B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, or equivalent experience.

Strongly preferred: Five (5) years of construction safety experience; commercial construction experience preferred. K-12 experience is a plus. 

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.