Design Mechanical, Inc. a Comfort Systems USA company

In Colorado, we have two locations – Louisville, our corporate headquarters, and Breckenridge with a combined 400 employees. Locally, we are a small family environment, and nationally, as part of Comfort Systems USA, we are one the largest Mechanical Contractors with excellent benefits packages, competitive pay structures, career progression, and more.
Job Title: Safety Specialist

Department: Safety

Reports to: Director of Safety

FLSA Status: Exempt (not eligible for OT)

Location: Louisville, CO
Wage Rage: $70-80K/year

Benefits Included: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Matching 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Company Paid Life & Voluntary Spouse & Child Insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, Paid Holidays, voluntary additional insurances/benefits, and other great perks.

Overview: 

The Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting in establishing policies that will create and maintain a safe workplace. As a Safety Specialist, you must have excellent attention to detail and experience in identifying worksite hazards. This position is a hybrid in the field and the office position. In the field, you’ll be conducting job walks and providing safety guidance and discovering opportunities for improving working conditions and executing various safety programs. As part of the safety team, you’ll work with management to prepare, present, and enforce all safety procedures to ensure site compliance with all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.

Duties:

• Conduct onsite audits and training for construction and service departments to identify any hazards, and ensure employees are working safely.
• Identify safety issues that directly affect employees or pose a liability to the Company to develop policies and train personnel.
• Coordinate with Superintendents and Foreman when visiting job sites to determine where they need assistance.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and near misses.
• Assist in managing claims related to auto accidents, injuries, and general liability to appropriate parties.
• Verify that the OSHA standards and Company's safety policies are being followed.
• Teach OSHA and Company mandated classes to all employees.
• Establish a working relationship with customer safety personnel to make job sites safer.
• Assist in preparing safety bulletins, and recurring safety reporting to management, parent company, and OSHA.
• Plan and attend safety meetings.
• Prepare documentation on job visit reports/memos and complete job site safety inspection forms.
• Order, issue, and maintain personal protective equipment.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties, as needed.

Requirements:

• Safety degree or certifications preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of Construction Industry safety experience (Mechanical preferred)
• Valid CO Driver’s License and Clear MVR
• Can successfully pass a criminal background check, drug test, and physical ensuring you can perform the duties of the job
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to be a team player with fellow safety personnel and all employees
• Ability to work with all employees to motivate safe behavior
• Desire to continually learn and improve safety knowledge
• Genuine caring for the well-being of all of our employees
• OSHA 30-hour in Construction 1926

Additional Offerings:

• Career Path Development and certifications needed/required
• Training
• Company-furnished computer, cell phone, and other technologies needed to efficiently and safely perform your tasks
• Vehicle allowance and gas card.

Design Mechanical, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Design Mechanical, Inc. is not open to third-party solicitation or resumes for our posted FTE positions. Resumes received from third-party agencies that are unsolicited will be considered complimentary.