Traveling Field Safety Specialist

Company Description

Working at Knobelsdorff 

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions. 

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core value. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work. 

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, Knobelsdorff (KE) is the place for you. 

Job Description

This role supports the Safety team by promoting and maintaining a strong safety culture across Electrical Division job sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. You’ll be responsible for field-level support of safety compliance, performance, and reporting that directly impacts employee well-being, project success, and company-wide safety standards. Success in this role means serving as a hands-on safety leader, building relationships, and developing into a strategic safety professional, all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Work alongside and mentor project teams on Knobelsdorff’s safety policies and procedures
• Provide safety education and training to on-site teams
• Oversee and audit project-level safety documentation to ensure KE compliance
• Conduct job site safety audits and incident investigations
• Support pre-construction safety planning
• Attend “tailgate” meetings to review hazards, daily risks, and mitigation strategies
• Assist field teams with on-site safety challenges and provide hands-on support
• Create and maintain safety documentation, including reports and statistics
• Monitor employee adherence to regulations and recommend corrective action
• Collaborate with project leadership to identify and resolve safety issues
• Maintain awareness of Federal, State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations

Qualifications

What You Bring

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

• Must be available to travel extensively (up to 100%) across assigned regions, including overnight stays
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• First Aid/CPR/AED and Fall Protection Competent Person certification, or willingness to obtain
• OSHA 30 Construction or DOT card within the last 5 years, or willingness to obtain
• Familiarity with construction site operations and administration
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems
• Valid driver’s license with a clean, safe driving record
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Willingness to learn and grow in the safety profession

Bonus Points For

• 1 year of experience in a safety-related role (Coordinator/Specialist or similar)
• Experience in electrical construction, including NFPA 70, 70E, or 70B
• Safety certification (GSP, CSP, ASP, CHST)
• Fluent bilingual skills – Spanish strongly desired
• Associate’s degree in safety management or construction management
• MEWP, Forklift, and Skid Steer Trainer certification or willingness to obtain
• OSHA 510, 511, 501, 500 certifications

Additional Information

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $55,000 – $70,000 per year plus discretionary incentive opportunities

Total Rewards 

As a full-time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future. 

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage