Job Description
Job Description
COUGAR COMPANIES are seeking a highly motivated BILINGUAL CONSTRUCTION FIELD SAFETY SPECIALIST to join our team. The qualified applicant must have held professional safety job title(s) within their employment history.
The qualified applicant must have:
- verifiable experience as a safety professional in the Construction Industry (Vertical & Tilt-up, Heavy Civil/Sitework and Utilities).
- Be a self starter who possesses initiative and can work independently.
- Be fully fluent Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Currently residing a daily commutable distance to the Lee County, Florida area (no relocation package is budgeted for this position).
Job Summary
The Field Safety Specialist will report to the Safety Director. The position requires daily travel to job sites within Southwest Florida. The position involves working closely with employees, foremen, supervisors, and the Safety Director to identify, evaluate, and eliminate safety hazards. The Field Safety Specialist will coordinate and conduct safety training and inspections, as well as promoting safety awareness as an example, coach, and mentor.
Responsibilities
- Conduct worksite audits to identify potential risks and ensure regulatory and job site compliance.
- Inspect operations to identify safety hazards and success stories to help develop safety training materials.
- Monitor safety performance in the workplace and provide feedback to employees and field team leaders.
- Promote safety awareness through training and informational materials.
- Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective action plans
Skills
- Associate or bachelor's degree in occupational safety or a related field a plus.
- At least 3 years of experience in an construction industry related safety role required.
- Bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish) required.
- OSHA 10- or 30-hour card preferred.
- Knowledge of industry-specific safety standards.
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Attention to detail.
If you are passionate about being an integral part of creating a safe work environment, we encourage you to apply for this position! Please submit your up-to-date resume via Indeed.
COUGAR COMPANIES are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
COUGAR COMPANIES are DRUG FREE WORKPLACES.
Company Description3rd generation family business that has evolved into one of the most successful full service construction contractors in Southwest Florida.
Company Description
3rd generation family business that has evolved into one of the most successful full service construction contractors in Southwest Florida.