What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Safety Specialist position at Burkes Mechanical Inc?
Position Summary
The Field Safety Specialist (FSS) supports the Site Safety Manager (SSM) in the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of safety programs on construction projects. This role assists with daily safety operations, inspections, training, and documentation to help ensure a safe, compliant, and productive work environment. The FSS serves as a visible safety presence on site and works closely with field personnel, subcontractors, and supervisors.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a role model for safety, promoting a positive safety culture and encouraging safe work practices
- Help coordinate and deliver safety orientations for new employees, subcontractors, and visitors
- Assist the SSM in implementing site-specific safety plans and company safety policies
- Conduct daily safety inspections and identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and document twice weekly
- Report safety concerns, incidents, and near misses to the SSM
- Assist with incident investigations, documentation, and corrective actions
- Conduct or assist with toolbox talks, safety meetings and safety training sessions
- Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, site rules, and PPE requirements
- Support management and field with Job Hazard Analyses and pre-task (JPSA)
- Communicate safety expectations clearly to crews and subcontractors
- Assist during regulatory inspections, audits, and client safety reviews
- Promote a positive safety culture by leading by example and encouraging safe work practices
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1–3 years of construction safety or related field experience
- Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices
- OSHA 10-hour certification (required; OSHA 30 preferred or ability to obtain)
- First Aid / CPR certification (required or ability to obtain)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse crews and subcontractors
- Willingness to learn and grow into advanced safety responsibilities
- Associate’s degree or coursework in Safety, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)
- Previous experience working on active construction sites preferred
Other Requirements
- Ability to walk construction sites for extended periods
- Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and stairs
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of the industrial construction industry