Job Title:                    Safety Specialist

Location:                   Secaucus, New Jersey

Reports to:                Safety Director

FLSA Status:             Non-Exempt

Updated Date:         April 2025

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

F&G Mechanical is an industry leader in the tri-state area and a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. (a Fortune 500 Company). For over 75 years, F&G has prided itself on a high level of customer service and performance.   We provide our customers with a full range of plumbing, HVAC and fire protection design/build and maintenance services. 

 

SUMMARY

The Safety Specialist provides support and recommendations to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials. 

 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Provides support and recommendations to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials. Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future. Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations. Visit company jobsites, conduct workplace inspections Investigate all workplace injuries and vehicle Incident Conduct training Orientation New Employee Unique Project Obligations Hazard Specific – Company specific training, other identified non-routine training such as; Confined Space, Fall Protection, Silica, etc... Communicate with customers regarding site specific safety requirements Participate in customer site meetings and safety walks Develop and update safety procedures for customer and regulatory compliance Coordinate OSHA, EPA and MSHA regulatory compliance efforts. Participate in site inspections, hearings, and implementation of required corrective actions Support Fleet Management as required Track vehicle inspections Review Driver Qualifications Close out poor driving notifications Support Business Continuity efforts as assigned

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

3-5 years of experience in a professional safety role working in the Construction Industry. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in safety management or relevant field is preferred. Ability to Achieve BCSP Safety Certification (CHST, OHST, STS, etc) Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs. Independent self-starter with experience operating independently with little day-to-day supervision. Ability to prioritize and manage competing needs across a decentralized organization. Strong interpersonal, management, communication, writing, and organizational skills. Frequent travel to project field sites required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal application process-it is probably fraudulent.

Benefits: As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, EMCOR Group is committed to its employees. This commitment is embodied in our competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability income, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Savings Plan, and employee assistance and wellness programs.

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