Safety Specialist Post Date: Oct. 8, 2026 Onboarding Date: Late November
Location: NE Arkansas, United States
Job Title: Site Safety manager Safety Specialist I-IIIJob Summary/Purpose
This position is tasked with examining the workplace/worksite for environmental or physical factors that could affect employee and/or contract partner health, safety, comfort, and performance. Ensuring the workplace/worksite is as safe as possible is accomplished through conducting risk assessments, safety analyses, job site reviews, and coaching. Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of safety programs in accordance with management system elements. Conduct training as necessary to ensure applicable rules, procedures, and expectations are understood. Conduct engagements and observations with employees and contract partners providing immediate coaching on safe and unsafe conditions observed. Conduct field and site inspections, document deficiencies, and develop sustainable solutions to prevent repeat findings. Participate in the incident investigation process including root cause analysis and identification of corrective actions. Reinforce safe work expectations in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures, and expectations. Review safety related data and metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions to address any issues identified. Stop work if there is any unsafe condition.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education:
Safety Specialist I: Any Level Degree PreferredSafety Specialist II: Any Level Degree PreferredSafety Specialist III: Bachelor Preferred
Minimum Experience:- Safety Specialist I: 0-2 years work experience
- Safety Specialist II: 2-4 years industry and/or safety experience preferred
- Safety Specialist III: 4-6 years industry and/or safety experience preferred
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilitiesWorking knowledge of construction and general industry safety regulations.
Ability to observe and engage with employees and contract partners.
Investigation/RCA with tools such as TapRoot, Cause Mapping, Fishbone, Five whys, etc.
Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends.
Ability to interact with customers and members of the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.
Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:Safety Specialist IPreferred: Any certification
Safety Specialist II
Required: COSS/CHST/OHST or equivalentSafety Specialist III
Required:
COSM/CHST/OHST or equivalent Safety Specialist Lead This position is tasked with examining the workplace/worksite for environmental or physical factors that could affect employee and/or contract partner health, safety, comfort, and performance. Ensuring the workplace/worksite is as safe as possible accomplished through conducting risk assessments, safety analyses, job site reviews, and coaching. The senior and lead safety specialists will be expected to show leadership and mentorship capabilities with employees and contract partners. Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of safety programs in accordance with management system elements. Conduct training as necessary to ensure applicable rules, procedures, and expectations are understood. Conduct engagements and observations with employees and contract partners providing immediate coaching on safe and unsafe conditions observed. Lead, plan and schedule field and site inspections, document deficiencies, and develop sustainable solutions to prevent repeat findings. Lead the incident investigation process including root cause analysis and identification of corrective actions. Set and reinforce safe work expectations in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures, and expectations. Review safety related data and metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions to address any issues identified. Stop work if there is any unsafe condition. Provide mentoring to other safety professionals. Take an active role in the planning of upcoming work to help identify potential safety issues and solutions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education:
Safety Specialist Senior: Bachelor PreferredSafety Specialist Lead: Bachelor Preferred
Minimum Experience:- Safety Specialist Senior: 6-10 years industry experience with a minimum of 3 year in safety
- Safety Specialist Lead: 10+ years industry experience with a minimum of 4 years in safety
- Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilitiesWorking knowledge of construction and general industry safety regulations.
- Ability to observe and engage with employees and contract partners.
- Investigation/RCA with tools such as TapRoot, Cause Mapping, Fishbone, Five whys, etc.
- Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends.
- Ability to interact with customers and members of the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.
- Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:Safety Specialist Senior:
Required: ASP/CUSP/OSHA500 or equivalentSafety Specialist Lead:
Required: ASP/CSP/SMS/CUSP/CIH or equivalent
Primary Location: NE Arkansas
Number of Openings: 5
