Safety Specialist

Location: Red Deer County

About This Role

At HBK Engineering a Safety Specialist is a dedicated occupational health and safety professional responsible for proactively identifying workplace hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing policies and controls that protect the health, safety, and well‑being of all employees. This role focuses exclusively on safety as a primary discipline, bringing technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strong analytical skills to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

This position differs from a Safety Coordinator, whose responsibilities are broader. The Safety Specialist’s sole professional emphasis is on developing, executing, and improving safety programs. Responsibilities include conducting field audits, performing incident investigations, analyzing trends, supporting training initiatives, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and company safety standards.

What You'll Do

• Jobsite audits
• PPE compliance and issuance
• PPE inventory ordering
• Assist with JSBs as needed
• Minimal training on safe tool handling and setup
• Immediate feedback given for site hazards
• Support project corrective action follow‑ups as needed
• Support incident documentation and investigations
• Perform equipment calibration as required
• Monitor high‑risk work
• Interface with client safety personnel as directed by the Safety Manager
• Attend client safety meetings as directed by the Safety Manager
• Escalate concerns
• Occasional onboarding or safety training
• Collect training compliance and certification materials and information
• Support safety meetings and toolbox talk distribution

60% Field | 40% Office | potential 10% travel

What You'll Bring Position Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• OSHA 30 in General or Construction Industry (State OSHA as required)
• Minimum of five years of experience supporting or leading safety programs
• Minimum of two years of experience in the utility industry working confined spaces, traffic control, and other similar field hazards
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent at time of hire
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Consistent documentation practices
• Ability to build rapport with field personnel
• Willingness to learn and grow into advanced safety roles
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer
• Ability to analyze safety data and incident trends to pinpoint areas of risk
• Physical stamina
• The role often requires the ability to travel between sites and perform physically demanding tasks such as stooping or working in uncomfortable environments near roadways and construction sites
• Ability to lift 25~30 pounds

Expectations

• Performs six (6) or more site audits/visits per week
• Promotes safety and safety culture at HBK
• Exemplifies professionalism during interactions with other employees, contractors, or clients
• Reports to Safety Manager as requested
• Attends weekly safety meeting
• Suggests methods of system improvement
• Communicates nonavailability when it occurs
• Controls effective time management
• Reports incidents including MVIs and injuries following company procedures
• Orders PPE as necessary for inventory management or project needs
• Assists with inter‑departmental tasks or initiatives as needed
• Other duties as assigned by Safety Manager

What You'll Get

• Access to industry‑leading software, training resources, and career‑development pathways
• Inclusive, team‑oriented culture with opportunities to participate in HBK Impact and other company initiatives
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more – tailored for early‑career professionals

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $75,000.00 / Yr. – USD $90,000.00 / Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.

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