What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Velocity Safety Advisors?
Job Summary
The Safety Advisor is responsible for supporting, implementing, and overseeing Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs on active project sites. This role partners closely with client teams, project management, and field personnel to ensure compliance with federal and state safety regulations, promote a strong safety culture, and reduce risk through proactive planning, monitoring, and coaching. IMMEDIATE OPENING IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. NO PER DIEM.
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with client teams to plan, implement, and supervise project-specific Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements.
- Monitor field activities to identify safety violations, incidents, and trends, and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
- Promote and reinforce a positive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and engagement with field team members.
- Conduct and document daily field safety audits, inspections, and observations.
- Attend and actively participate in project safety meetings, including pre-construction meetings, coordination meetings, and toolbox talks.
- Assist with investigations involving injuries, near misses, property damage, and general liability incidents, including root cause analysis and follow-up actions.
- Oversee and manage site safety orientation processes for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
- Assist in the development, review, and implementation of written site-specific safety plans and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), particularly for high-risk activities.
- Create and deliver relevant weekly safety talks based on site conditions, work scope, and identified hazards.
- Present safety information during Safety Stand Downs, pre-shift huddles, and special safety initiatives.
- Educate project teams on applicable Federal, State, and local occupational safety and health regulations and monitor regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance.
Required Qualifications
- CHST/CSP/STSC Certification
- OSHA 510
- Proven experience in a Safety Advisor, Safety Officer, or similar EHS role within construction, industrial, or project-based environments.
- Demonstrated experience with scaffolding safety, including inspection, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable Federal and State safety standards.
- Ability to conduct safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and influence personnel at all levels.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA 30-hour certification (or equivalent).
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Experience working on large or multi-contractor project sites.