What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Safety Specialist position at R.E. Monks Construction?
Build Your Future with Monks Construction
For over 60 years, Monks Construction has been a trusted name in heavy civil construction. We take pride in delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure projects across the region.
We’re looking for dedicated professionals — from experienced experts to emerging leaders — who want to grow their careers with a company that values their contributions. At Monks, we foster a supportive, rewarding work environment where every team member plays a critical role in our shared success.
TRAVELING SAFETY SPECIALIST
The Safety Specialist will report directly to the Risk Manager and is responsible for implementing and overseeing the company's health and safety programs to create and maintain a safe and compliant work environment. This role involves proactive hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, employee training, and ensuring adherence to all relevant safety regulations and standards.
Policy & Program Management
- Maintain, and implement the company's health and safety policies, procedures, and programs.
Workplace Inspections & Audits
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of work areas and equipment to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance.
Training & Education
- Will assist and deliver safety training programs and conduct safety meetings or toolbox talks for employees on various safety protocols.
Incident Investigation
- Lead investigations into accidents, near-misses, and incidents to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure the company adheres to all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations, particularly those set by OSHA.
Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate records of safety training, accident investigations, safety committee meeting minutes, and injury logs.
Emergency Preparedness
- Help develop and coordinate emergency response plans and conduct emergency drills.
Communication & Collaboration
- Work closely with the Risk Manager, employees, and other departments to promote a positive safety culture and resolve safety issues.
Safety Culture
- Set the tone for workplace safety by modeling safe behavior, encouraging employees to report hazards, and fostering accountability.
Staying Informed
- Stay updated on emerging safety standards, new technologies, and evolving safety laws and best practices.
Education & Training
- A degree in occupational health and safety or related field is often preferred, along with OSHA 510 training and MSHA approved train the trainer workshop.
Other Qualifications
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills to investigate incidents and recommend solutions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency with office software and safety-related tools.
- Ability to pass and maintain pre- employment and random drug screening.
- Schedule – Full-Time
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - as a 100% employee-owned company, you share in the success you help build
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- Paid time off and holidays
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)