Safety Specialist (Must be located in CT, NJ, or NY)

Safety Specialist (Must be located in CT, NJ, or NY) Sunstrong Management - 2.0 Newark, NJ Job Details Full-time $74,000 - $95,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Safety management experience within construction industry Interpersonal skills Collaboration Electrical safety management Health regulations in construction safety OSHA 30 Electrical safety procedures Driver's License Bachelor's degree Employee health (regulatory compliance standards) Construction industry experience Driving Conducting training sessions NFPA standards Full Job Description

THE SAFETY SPECIALIST POSITION

Position Summary The Safety Specialist will be responsible for implementing and overseeing safety programs, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, conducting on-site safety audits, and running or instructing new-hire training and weekly safety huddles. This role requires a self-starter who can work independently, travel frequently, and conduct thorough safety assessments in the field. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence safety culture across multiple locations.

SAFETY SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an independent validation and calibration authority to ensure consistent enforcement, scoring integrity, and regulatory alignment by conducting independent audits, re-auditing a representative random sample of manager audits, identifying scoring or enforcement discrepancies, providing structured calibration feedback to leadership, and filling audit coverage gaps in under-supported areas.

• Conduct safety audits, job site inspections, and hazard assessments at various field locations within the Northeastern US territory, supporting approximately fifty-two (52) field technicians.
• Travel will primarily require the use of a personal vehicle, and commercial travel may be required to support various locations outside of the state.
• Provide training and coaching to field teams on safety procedures, best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of safety audits, training sessions, and incident reports.
• Identify potential risks, provide corrective action recommendations, and follow up on compliance improvements.
• Investigate incidents and near misses to determine root causes and develop prevention strategies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SunStrong's safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and other regulatory standards.
• Ensure timely reporting and communication of safety issues and concerns to leadership.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Fleet, and Field Service teams, to enhance safety culture.
• Monitor and stay up to date with changing safety regulations and industry standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Safety roles within the Electrical, Solar or Construction Industry.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and industry specific safety regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to train and influence teams
• Proficiency in Safety audit tools and reporting software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Osha 30 certification (Osha 500/510 Preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Safety, or related field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 50lbs, work at heights, and perform physical tasks as needed
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to conduct safety audits and inspections

Pay:

$74,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person