Safety Specialist II – Midwest Road Warrior

Kokosing

Safety Specialist supporting natural gas pipeline construction safety across Midwest project sites. Conducting audits, training personnel, investigating incidents, and coordinating regulatory compliance.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeMorgantown • Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating and implementing safety and health programs, with a strong focus on compliance with OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations. Capable of providing training, conducting audits, and facilitating effective communication to enhance workplace safety in the construction industry.

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Safety Program CoordinationOSHA Regulations KnowledgeSafety Training DevelopmentIncident InvestigationConstruction Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Safety AuditsEmergency Response PlanningBehavioral ObservationsCorrective ActionsSafety Inspections

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsIndependent JudgmentInfluencing SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR/First Aid Instructor CertificationOSHA 30-Hour Trainer CertificationOSHA 10-Hour Trainer CertificationOSHA 40-Hour Certification

Industry Keywords

Construction SafetyHealth Program ImplementationInjury PreventionSafety PoliciesPipeline Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate, implement and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program at various project locations
Assist in developing and implementing strategies to reduce and eliminate injuries, illness and other incidents
Provide safety and health training and education to Company personnel
Support pre-job safety planning meetings and develop emergency response plans
Initiate, coordinate and lead safety meetings and training programs
Perform and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections and behavioral observations
Communicate and facilitate corrective and preventative actions
Assist in investigating injury, illness and general liability incidents
Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence
Provide team members with updates regarding company or regulatory requirements
Identify team members needing assistance, training, coaching or support
Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors and third-party personnel
Serve as a point of contact for federal, state or municipal safety and risk management authorities, including OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is unavailable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience is a plus but not required
Five (5) plus years of safety and health experience in the construction industry is preferred
Pipeline experience is a strong plus
Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations and other state/federal safety regulations
Knowledge of company safety policies and procedures
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to independently prioritize
Ability to think independently and influence corrective and preventative actions
Ability to work in a high-production environment of 50+ hours per week, including nights and weekends
Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
Ability to make independent judgments regarding company safety programs and policies
Ability to positively interact with and influence frontline supervisors and field personnel
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
CPR/First Aid instructor certification preferred
OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred
OSHA 40-Hour Certification for Hazardous Material Clean-Up Operations preferred
Regular travel within the project geographic region and overnight travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Disability insurance
Competitive incentives for eligible team members
Paid time off
401K plus match
Company-paid hotel accommodations for overnight travel