Safety Specialist

Actalent

  • Madison, WI
  • $33.00-38.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 hours ago
Job Title: Safety SpecialistJob DescriptionThe Safety Specialist is responsible for educating field personnel on safety procedures and ensuring compliance with safety policies. This role involves conducting site safety audits, developing corrective actions, investigating incidents, and leading safety training sessions.Responsibilities
  • Educate field personnel on correct safety procedures and ensure compliance with safety policies.
  • Conduct site safety audits to recognize and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
  • Develop and conduct training sessions for recurring audit items.
  • Investigate all incidents and generate detailed reports.
  • Create, conduct, and document Tool Box Talks.
  • Ensure required safety signage is properly posted and maintained.
  • Stop work to address serious safety deficiencies and document disciplinary actions.
  • Provide leadership focused on safe work practices and pre-task planning.
  • Assist in planning and implementing project safety needs.
  • Actively participate in operational planning to eliminate hazards.
  • Monitor compliance with safety portions of OPS Plans and collaborate with foremen to address issues.
  • Investigate new safety systems/equipment and educate crews accordingly.
  • Conduct on-site inspections and control hazardous conditions through teaching and coaching.
  • Recognize field personnel for outstanding safety initiatives.
  • Participate in daily morning huddles and end-of-shift meetings.
  • Educate foremen on proper daily work plans/JHA procedures.
  • Assist with and lead weekly safety meetings.
  • Continue education in safety through seminars and meetings.
  • Remain current in safety topics and issues relevant to the construction industry.
  • Perform additional duties as directed by supervisors.
Essential Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Safety or equivalent experience.
  • Possession of a BCSP board of safety certification such as GSP, ASP, or CHSP.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Willingness to work 50 hours a week with potential weekend work.
  • Open to relocation and local to Wisconsin or Northern Illinois.
  • Experience in industrial, data center, solar, and commercial projects is preferred.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in MADISON,WI.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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