Traveling Site Safety Specialist (Independence Demolition)

Traveling Site Safety Specialist

Independence Demolition, a division of Independence Excavating, is looking to add a Traveling Site Safety Specialist to our safety team in the field. This position will travel 100% of the time from jobsite to jobsite completing inspections, drills and training our field crews and creating safety plans. This position will report to the Demolition Safety Manager.

What do we believe in?

PEOPLE:

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

PERFORMANCE:

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

COMMUNITY:

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

A typical day looks like:

• Completing in-house site inspections, fire drills, and training as required
• Maintaining and auditing all safety-related paperwork required by project owner for IX-related activities as well as coordinating submissions required from all subcontractors.
• Performing post-incident reports for any safety-related incidents on the project.
• Developing, implementing, and enforcing site-specific health and safety plans
• Assisting in coordinating industrial hygiene compliance on job sites
• Conducting safety and compliance inspections on projects, shops, yards, and offices
• Assisting in monitoring safety programs, including safety inspections, investigations, and safety training. Be knowledgeable of current NFPA and OSHA standards
• Responsible for basic administrative tasks including organization of job and employee files as well as assembling necessary training materials for site employees and subcontractors
• Assisting the Safety Managers with external safety-related inspections, following up on required corrective action when warranted
• Ensuring the company’s vehicles and equipment are inspected regularly and have all necessary insurance and accident reporting information, and emergency kits, and meet safety requirements (e.g. tires, lights, etc.). Ensuring that companies drivers are valid driver’s according to company policy
• Asbestos and Environmental experience preferred.
• Other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

• High school diploma with additional schooling (AS or BS degree) on safety-related coursework in progress or equivalent experience required
• OSHA 30 is required
• 4 years’ experience in construction safety or in a managerial position that required safety as part of your job responsibilities
• Must be energetic to continually learn more about construction and industry-related safety
• Must be dedicated to learning more about safety on own time
• Must be passionate about safety and keeping our workers safe
• Must be eager to work on project sites in all weather conditions
• Associates degree preferred, but, not required
• Must be knowledgeable in regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ICC, etc.)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint required
• Must be able to communicate with field workers and field managers
• Has the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Required to get certified training and continuous renewal of all certifications as needed in all areas of safety and environmental health
• Previous experience in construction
• Previous safety-related experience is required.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and construction safety guidelines; knowledge of MSHA is preferred but not required.
• Clear and understandable written communication skills are very important. 
• Previous demolition experience preferred.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Must be willing to travel out of town 100% of the time; company vehicle will be provided. 

Why IX?

• Weekly Competitive Pay!

• Excellent Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • FSA & HSA
  • Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
• Family-owned and operated since 1956

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to final completion, our team has been laying the foundation for excellence in heavy civil construction and demolition for more than 70 years.

We combine industry innovation with decades of proven performance, delivering complex projects safely, efficiently, and with unmatched expertise. Our long-standing track record of success reflects our commitment to quality, integrity, and value — making us a trusted partner from the ground up.

For seven decades, Independence Excavating has built a team of dedicated construction professionals whose experience and discipline set us apart in the industry.

To learn more, visit www.indexc.com.

To learn more about our Demolition Safety program Watch this Video!

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.