HSE Field Specialist $34-$39/HR
HSE Field Specialist
Location: Eighty Four, PA (Home Office) – Approximately 80% travel to active job sites (currently within a 2-hour radius, subject to change based on project locations)
Reports To: HSE Risk Manager
Employment Type: Contract to Hire after 90-day
Compensation: $34-$39/hr (converts to salary after 90-days)
Benefits: Medical/dental immediately after being hired in
Position Overview
The HSE Field Specialist plays a critical role in supporting and promoting a strong safety culture across active construction and industrial job sites. This position is primarily field-based and serves as the frontline safety resource for employees, supervisors, and project teams. The successful candidate will provide hands-on safety leadership through site inspections, employee coaching, incident response, regulatory compliance monitoring, and safety program implementation.
This role requires a self-motivated professional who enjoys working in the field, interacting with crews, and helping drive continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance. The HSE Field Specialist will spend most of the workweek traveling between project sites while maintaining close communication with the home office and HSE leadership team.
Core Competencies
- Construction and Industrial Safety Practices
- OSHA, DOT, and EPA Regulatory Compliance
- Incident Investigation and Corrective Action Management
- Safety Audits and Job Site Inspections
- Confined Space Program Administration
- Air Monitoring Equipment Operation and Calibration
- Safety Training and Employee Development
- Risk Assessment and Hazard Recognition
- Safety Policy Development and Implementation
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Primary Responsibilities
Field Safety Leadership
- Conduct routine and unannounced job site inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a visible field presence by actively engaging employees and reinforcing safe work practices.
- Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, mentorship, and employee interaction.
- Serve as the primary field-level safety resource for project personnel and management teams.
Compliance & Auditing
- Perform comprehensive HSE audits on active job sites and document findings through formal reports.
- Monitor compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and company-specific safety requirements.
- Track corrective actions and verify completion in a timely manner.
- Assist in customer and third-party safety audits when required.
Incident Response & Investigations
- Respond to workplace incidents and near misses as necessary.
- Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and develop effective corrective and preventative actions.
- Prepare detailed incident documentation and communicate findings to management.
- Assist in workers' compensation, insurance, and regulatory reporting processes when applicable.
Safety Training & Program Management
- Deliver new hire safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training programs.
- Provide behavior-based safety coaching and reinforce company safety expectations.
- Assist with maintaining employee safety certifications and training records.
- Support the development and implementation of new safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
Confined Space & Environmental Safety
- Conduct confined space hazard assessments and oversee confined space entry operations.
- Perform confined space training for employees working in permit-required environments.
- Operate, maintain, calibrate, and bump test air monitoring equipment.
- Assist with environmental compliance efforts, including chemical release response, reporting, and documentation.
Administrative Support
- Maintain accurate records related to audits, inspections, training, and incident investigations.
- Prepare reports for management and customers as required.
- Provide occasional administrative support to the HSE department.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and operational needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Safety Science or a related field preferred.
- One (1) to five (5) years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental programs within construction, industrial, or oil and gas environments preferred.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and compliance audits.
- Familiarity with confined space entry procedures and air monitoring equipment.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively to project locations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk active construction and industrial job sites for extended periods.
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and navigate uneven terrain.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to travel daily as required by project needs.
Preferred Characteristics
The ideal candidate is:
- Highly self-motivated and comfortable working independently in the field.
- Approachable and effective at building relationships with craft employees and supervisors.
- Detail-oriented with strong observational and problem-solving abilities.
- Professional, dependable, and safety-minded.
- Able to balance field responsibilities with administrative requirements.
- Committed to promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on employee safety and operational excellence while working closely with project teams across multiple job sites. The HSE Field Specialist is an integral part of ensuring that every employee returns home safely at the end of the day.