Safety Specialist II Midwest Road Warrior

Overview

At Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services LLC (IKPS), we are committed to setting the benchmark in the natural gas industry by delivering exceptional construction services with a focus on safety, quality, and integrity. Proudly Ohio-based but with a reach that extends across multiple states, IKPS offers a comprehensive range of services, including pipeline installation and maintenance, water resource management, integrity management, facility work, and fabrication.

Since joining forces with Kokosing in 2012, we have combined our strengths to deliver unparalleled service and innovation. Join our dedicated team and be part of a company that contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the natural gas industry to drive the future of energy infrastructure.

We currently have a need for an additional Safety Specialist for our IKPS (Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services) team.

Our Safety Specialists are responsible for providing field support services and assisting managers, supervisors and team members with the implementation of specific Company Safety and Health policies and procedures. Regulatory compliance, and continual improvement of the overall performance of the Company in a manner that is consistent with the Company's Core Values.

Please note
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This role will require regular travel within the project geographic region
. For reference, Columbus, OH is considered to be the central point of the territory, with jobs extending West to Dayton, OH and into Indiana and Southeast to West Virginia.
Overnight travel is required. The company will pay for the hotel accommodations.

• Coordinate, implement and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program at various project locations.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing and eliminating injuries, illness and other incidents in a manner that effectively ensures the attainment of business unit targets and objectives.
• Provide training and education to Company personnel regarding safety and health requirements.
• Support pre-job safety planning meetings to plan for potential hazards and problems prior to start of job, and develop emergency response plans for projects.
• Initiate, coordinate and lead safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and procedures.
• Independently initiate, perform and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections and/or behavioral observations throughout the Company's operations and communicate and facilitate the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Assist in the investigation of injury, illness and general liability incidents.
• Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.
• Provide updated information to team members regarding updates to company or regulatory requirement changes.
• Self-identify team members that need assistance, training, coaching, or support meeting the Company safety and health requirements.
• Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to Company safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including but not limited to OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is not available.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience is a plus but not required.
• Five (5) plus years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred.
• Pipeline experience is a strong plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations as well as other state/federal safety regulations and company safety policies/procedures.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to independently prioritize.
• Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and influence the implementation of the appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week,…