Field Safety Specialist

About the Company

RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with additional offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.

About the Role 

We’re looking for a Field Safety Specialist to work under the supervision of Corporate Loss Control and in conjunction with the Safety Manager and Safety Director to provide safety support on projects of various sizes and day-to-day business operations. Focused on preventing and mitigating employee injuries and illnesses, the Field Safety Technician assists field employees and subcontractors to ensure compliance with company policies and governmental regulations such as OSHA, DOT, EPA, and NFPA. This role provides consistent field presence and promotes a proactive safety culture across all projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Field Safety Execution

• • Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices and ensure compliance with company safety programs in the field.
  • Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices on job sites.
  • Assist field employees and subcontractors with all aspects of safety compliance.
  • Monitor and manage the effectiveness of implemented safety plans, hazard controls, and programs.
  • Perform routine job walks and focused inspections, uploading documentation into Procore.
  • Participate in daily JSA meetings and support weekly safety meetings.

• Compliance and Risk Management

• • Perform job hazard analyses to identify risks and stop work if unacceptable safety or environmental risks exist.
  • Assist with enforcing compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations such as OSHA, DOT, EPA, and NFPA.
  • Participate in reporting processes for incident and accident investigations.
  • Gather data, support investigative teams, and assist in documentation management.
  • Carry out safety duties in accordance with company policies and support the enforcement of project-specific safety plans and expectations.
  • Assist in program development, attend meetings, and provide proactive safety solutions to team members.

• Site Inspections and Support

• • Routinely travel to both local and remote jobsites to monitor compliance.
  • Inspect fire-prevention equipment, first-aid supplies, and other safety devices.
  • Inspect equipment and machinery to identify possible unsafe conditions.

• • Support other safety team members in collecting information for the monthly safety newsletter.
  • Climb scaffolds, enter confined spaces, and assess working conditions as required.
  • Champion the monthly employee recognition program.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the construction industry with an emphasis on safety.
• OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Working knowledge of OSHA CFR 1926/1910 and ability to apply regulations to jobsites and operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple project locations.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.

Core Competencies

• RNGD Values Alignment
  • Exemplifies RNGD’s core values:

• • • Safety Always
    • Build Relationships
    • Absolute Integrity
    • Renegade Mentality
    • Sweep Floors

• Strategic

• • Undertakes a systematic approach to accomplishing work.
  • Identifies and implements efficient methods of completing tasks.
  • Organizes activities and people to maximize efficiency.

• Prudent

• • Accurately estimates task duration and difficulty.
  • Anticipates potential issues and develops proactive solutions.
  • Ensures adherence to realistic schedules and budgets.

• Emotionally Intelligent

• • Anticipates and understands the needs, desires, and intentions of others.
  • Builds meaningful relationships by leveraging emotional awareness.
  • Picks up on verbal and non-verbal cues and manages emotions effectively.

• Approachable

• • Inspires trust and listens well.
  • Proactively makes oneself available to the team.
  • Creates opportunities for unplanned collaboration.

• Analytical

• • Uses facts and data to make and communicate informed decisions.
  • Synthesizes information from multiple sources.
  • Pairs data with intuition and experience to achieve deeper understanding.

RNGD is an equal opportunity employer.