Job Title: Safety Specialist

Job Description

Reports to the Corporate Safety Director. Responsible for educating field personnel on correct safety procedures and ensuring safety policies are followed. You will ensure that the intent of our client's policies, procedures, and quality standards is followed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site safety audits to recognize and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Prescribe corrective actions and measures for items repeatedly showing up in audits.
• Develop and conduct training sessions for audit items.
• Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports.
• Aid in accident/incident investigation as needed.
• Create, conduct, and document Tool Box Talks.
• Perform task training as planned and needed.
• Ensure and maintain all required signage is properly posted.
• Stop work to remedy serious or life-threatening safety deficiencies, violations, or unsafe practices.
• Complete and file disciplinary actions with documentation.
• Provide leadership with a focus on safe work practices and pre-task planning.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Assist in planning and implementing all project safety needs.
• Actively participate in operational planning to create a plan to eliminate hazards.
• Monitor safety portion of OPS Plans and work with the foreman to correct issues.
• Investigate and procure new task-specific safety systems/equipment and educate crews and superintendents.
• Conduct on-site inspections and control hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities through teaching and coaching.
• Reward/recognize field personnel for taking outstanding safety initiatives.
• Attend and actively participate in daily morning huddles with job crews and daily end-of-shift meetings when possible.
• Educate foremen on proper daily work plans/JHA procedures and hold them accountable.
• Assist with/Lead the weekly safety meeting.
• Continue education regarding safety through seminars, meetings, and higher education experiences.
• Network, communicate, and remain current in safety topics and relevant issues in the construction industry.
• Perform additional duties as directed by supervisors.

Essential Skills

• 0- 2 years of experience within construction safety
• Ability to be a full-time traveling safety representative, mostly for WI / Mid West
• Knowledge in construction

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $33 - $38