Safety Specialist I or II (EHS)

Location: Denver, Colorado, United States; onsite work at company-designated office or field locations throughout the assigned project area, with travel required for job site visits.

Salary: USD $90,000–$120,000 per year, paid weekly. An additional listing states USD $77,125.00 per year and USD $120,000.00 per year.

Company

hirify.global subsidiary Sturgeon Electric provides large-scale electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, substation, and clean energy construction services.

What you will do

• Visit project sites to observe and document safety behaviors, work conditions, PPE hazards, and compliance throughout electric construction projects.
• Coordinate with Operations to develop site-specific safety plans, review job hazard analyses, and participate in project kickoff, progress, and safety meetings.
• Ensure alignment between client requirements, company rules, and local, state, and federal environmental and occupational safety regulations.
• Coach and mentor project personnel and coordinate or facilitate new-hire, OSHA ETD quarterly refresher, customer-required, and post-incident training.
• Investigate accidents and injuries, perform root cause analyses, support incident case management, and track corrective actions to completion.
• Support safety committees by assessing performance trends and improving safety processes and tools.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of experience in environmental, health, and safety roles.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Problem-solving, situation analysis, organization, attention to detail, independent working, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and other industry-related safety regulations.
• Ability to influence safety behavior, collaborate with coworkers, departments, clients, subcontractors, and external contacts, and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Basic understanding of electric construction project management practices and procedures.
• Ability to travel to job sites for extended periods and maintain regular, predictable attendance.

Nice to have

• At least one safety certification, such as CSHO, CHST, SMS, SSH, or CSP.
• Undergraduate degree in Safety Management or a related field; relevant experience and education may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, dental, vision, prescription, mental health, hearing, Teledoc, life insurance, disability, retiree coverage, and employee assistance benefits.
• Fifteen dollars weekly premium for employee or employee-plus-family medical coverage, plus a $1,200 annual ThrivePass health and wellness reimbursement.
• Paid time off starting at 15 days, 10 paid holidays, and a floating Cultural Celebration Day.
• 401(k) plan with 100% matching up to 6%, immediate vesting, and potential annual profit sharing.
• Educational assistance, internal training, business travel accident insurance, and voluntary supplemental insurance plans.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; hirify.global does not sponsor work visas. Employment may require background checks and drug testing.