Field Safety Professional

Utility Supply and Construction - Davenport, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Davenport, IA

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Hydaker-Wheatlake Company is looking to hire a Field Safety Professional to join our growing team! This role is essential in ensuring compliance with safety policies, regulations, and standards, including the proper use of PPE and safety equipment on-site. The Field Safety Professional will conduct regular reviews of safety procedures, adapting and maintaining them to meet regulatory and project-specific requirements. They will identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks, assist in incident investigations, OSHA inquiries, and dispute resolutions to ensure accurate documentation and resolution. Additionally, this position requires working closely with project managers, supervisors, and field personnel to promote a proactive safety culture. Staying updated on industry trends, safety developments, and competitor practices is crucial to enhance workplace safety standards. The role also involves fostering and maintaining positive relationships with employees, contractors, customers, and stakeholders to ensure project harmony and collaboration. Acting as a safety representative in the community, promoting a positive company image, and ensuring professional conduct are also key responsibilities. The Field Safety Professional will provide timely and accurate reports as requested by the Safety Supervisor and perform additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety policies, regulations, and standards, including proper use of PPE and safety equipment on-site.
• Conduct regular reviews of safety procedures, adapting and maintaining them to meet regulatory and project-specific requirements.
• Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Assist in incident investigations, OSHA inquiries, and dispute resolutions to ensure accurate documentation and resolution.
• Work closely with project managers, supervisors, and field personnel to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Stay updated on industry trends, safety developments, and competitor practices to enhance workplace safety standards.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with employees, contractors, customers, and stakeholders to ensure project harmony and collaboration.
• Act as a safety representative in the community, promoting a positive company image and ensuring professional conduct.
• Provide timely and accurate reports as requested by the Safety Supervisor and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or extensive experience in the electrical contracting industry preferred, or equivalent training certifications and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in safety management within the utility construction or similar industry.
• Relevant safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 30-hour, First Aid/CPR, CHST) are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards.
• Experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to provide clear guidance and training.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, decision making, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to use safety management or training tracking software.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments and travel to various job sites as needed.