What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Interstates Companies?
At Interstates, safety isn't just a priority-it's a core value that drives everything we do. Our shared passion for protecting our people and fueling growth unites us as a team and shapes the partnerships we build.
As a Safety Specialist, you'll play a vital role in leading and promoting a behavioral-based safety approach. From conducting thorough on-site inspections and managing accident investigations to training Safety Techs and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, your expertise will drive a culture of accountability and excellence. If you're ready to combine your technical knowledge and leadership skills to create safer workplaces, this opportunity is for you.
The Safety Specialist may be assigned to a geo-market region or multiple national traveling locations.
About us:Interstates meets the electrical and automation needs of companies around the world. For over sixty years, we have tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities. What started as a small electric company has evolved into an organization with over 1,000 employees and multiple locations throughout the Midwest. At Interstates, we treat each other like family because our team is the foundation for our success. Our collaborative workplace is based on trust, integrity, and support for one another.
Interstates Employees Describe Our Culture As:
- Caring co-workers treat each other like family
- Be treated like an individual, not just a number
- Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
- Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
- Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates
Our Why:
- Providing opportunities for our people
- Making a difference with our clients
- Pursuing a better way
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus Incentives
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Advancement Opportunities
Responsibilities
- Promotes Behavioral Based Safety policies and procedures for specific areas.
- Monitors and promotes weekly on-site safety inspections including logging, reporting, and documentation.
- Investigations and manages accidents, injuries and near misses, and root causes.
- Facilitates meetings with and development of Safety Techs in specific areas.
- Lead and train Safety Techs or site management in accident management
- Work with and understand the different safety requirements for clients in specific areas.
- Safety management for a condensed area within the same metropolitan area or multiple projects.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university,
- Preferably in Occupational Health or Safety,
- And four-plus years leading a successful behavior-based safety culture and safety leadership in the construction industry.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- This position requires an advanced knowledge of OSHA Standards and successful completion of the OSHA Authorized Instructor Course #500 for Construction and NFPA/70E classes,
- as well as successful completion of 30-hour OSHA training.
- Ability to obtain CPR and First aid training certificates.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must acquire and utilize the skills required to operate Microsoft/outlook/SharePoint used or prescribed by the Safety Department and Company to efficiently conduct business.
- Must have the ability to work cooperatively with others and achieve results through others without having a direct line of authority over them.
- Working knowledge of personal computers, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Must possess sound judgement skills, and the ability to prioritize work and deal with stress.
- Must be capable of handling the work schedule and attendance policies required at Interstates.
Application Questions:
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, some Saturdays pending scheduling
Location: The Safety Specialist may be assigned to a geo-market region or multiple national traveling locations.
Travel: Travel will be required and will vary according to locations. Travel to and from the office and job sites will be approximately 90% of the time, with overnight travel.
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug free work environment.
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides a drug free work environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. A copy of our AAP is available upon request during regular business hours.
