What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Safety Specialist position at Ellerbrock-Norris?
Field Safety Specialist
Construction Safety Consulting | Omaha, NE (Travel to Job Sites Required)
If you’ve spent your career on construction sites - not behind a desk - and know how to command respect while keeping people safe, keep reading.
We’re looking for a Field Safety Specialist to partner directly with our clients across active construction projects. This isn’t a clipboard-only role. You’ll be in the field - walking sites, training crews, and stepping in when something doesn’t look right.
What You’ll Actually Do
You’ll be the go-to safety expert on-site, working with contractors, GCs, and client teams to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.
In the field:
- Conduct job site safety audits (planned unannounced)
- Identify hazards and hold teams accountable to OSHA and site standards
- Review JHAs, AHAs, and pre-task plans
Training & coaching:
- Lead OSHA training, toolbox talks, and safety orientations
- Deliver CPR/First Aid/AED certification training
- Train and certify operators on lifts, forklifts, and other equipment
When things go sideways:
- Respond to incidents and near misses
- Lead investigations and determine root cause
- Support clients through OSHA inspections and audits
Beyond the job site:
- Help clients build and improve safety programs
- Act as a trusted advisor, not just an enforcer
- Provide real-world, practical safety guidance that actually sticks
What It Takes
This role isn’t for everyone. You’ll do well here if you:
- Have 5 years in construction safety (not general industry)
- Hold OSHA 500 & 510 certifications
- Are a certified CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor
- Can train crews and communicate clearly, both on-site and in reports
- Know OSHA 29 CFR 1926 like it’s your playbook
- Are comfortable working in active construction environments (heights, weather, mud, all of it)
What Gives You an Edge
- CHST, CSP, ASP, or STS-C certifications
- Experience across multiple job sites or clients
- Additional equipment certifications (rigging, crane, etc.)
- Spanish bilingual
What This Role Is (and Isn’t)
- Field-based, hands-on, high-impact
- Client-facing and relationship-driven
- A mix of enforcement, coaching, and problem-solving
- Not a desk job
- Not internal-only safety
- Not for someone new to construction
Compensation & Perks
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Benefits package (health, retirement, PTO, etc.)
- Ongoing training and certification support
- Company-issued equipment