Safety Specialist 2 - Lake Charles, LA

About the Role

The Safety Specialist 2 will coordinate and implement the field safety program for routine and increasingly complex construction projects, conducting safety inspections, documenting hazardous condition abatements, writing reports, and performing trend analysis in support of JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. • Coordinate and implement field safety program for routine construction projects. • Conduct regular walk‑through inspections to ensure compliance with laws and company policies. • Perform safety audits, document hazardous conditions, and recommend abatement measures. • Provide project‑specific new hire orientation and enforce drug and alcohol policy compliance. • Monitor prime contractor and subcontractor safety programs. • Attend pre‑planning, progress, and other project meetings to discuss safety matters. • Support field leadership by organizing safety meetings, committees, and chairing the project safety committee. • Assist in investigating project‑related accidents and recommend process changes. • Coordinate with injured employees and clinics to ensure timely treatment and return‑to‑work, compiling injury progress reports. • Monitor site safety incentive program. • Apply advanced safety knowledge to identify complex issues and develop abatements. • Use expertise in equipment, regulations, and work processes to make project‑specific safety recommendations. • Perform trend analysis using internal safety management systems to identify problem areas and propose solutions. • Provide guidance and training on basic and intermediate safety topics for team personnel. • Assist safety leadership during insurance audits. • Oversee complex projects, including one large or multiple projects. • Enforce all applicable federal, state, local, and company safety regulations. • Operate intermediate‑level company safety software, processes, and tools. • Recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures. • Build and maintain strong relationships with team members across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸safety audits
• ▸site inspections
• ▸hazard abatement
• ▸trend analysis
• ▸safety software
• ▸training delivery

What You Bring

• Contribute strong communication skills and active participation in meetings. • Perform work accurately, completely, and promptly. • Communicate effectively in verbal and written forms. • Proficient in Microsoft Office. • Proficient with required construction technology. • Bachelor’s degree in safety/health field preferred; equivalent experience considered. • Minimum 2 + years construction safety experience required.

Requirements

• ▸communication
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸construction tech
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸2+ years
• ▸accuracy

Benefits

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Benefits are aligned to a Professional Non‑Union package; JE Dunn is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

Field