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AWP Safety

Pick Up Crew Member

Frederick, CO · On-site

$21/hr

This entry-level, safety sensitive position is perfect for those who thrive in diverse environments and are seeking a dynamic career path without the requirement of a college degree. Are You:

AWP Safety

Pick Up Crew Member

Frederick, CO

$21/hr

This entry-level, safety sensitive position is perfect for those who thrive in diverse environments and are seeking a dynamic career path without the requirement of a college degree. Are You:

WS Barricade

Pick Up Crew Member

Frederick, CO

This entry-level, safety sensitive position is perfect for those who thrive in diverse environments and are seeking a dynamic career path without the requirement of a college degree. Are You:

Skanska USA

EHS Coordinator

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator is an entry-level safety professional responsible for supporting project teams in maintaining safe and compliant working environments. Reporting to ...

Skanska USA

EHS Coordinator

Cincinnati, OH

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator is an entry-level safety professional responsible for supporting project teams in maintaining safe and compliant working environments. Reporting to ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level safety in the United States is $25.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Safety professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Safety professional, you need a basic understanding of workplace safety regulations, hazard identification, and incident reporting, often supported by a degree in occupational health or a related field. Familiarity with safety management systems (SMS), OSHA standards, and tools like MS Office or safety data analysis software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a proactive attitude help you effectively identify risks and promote a safe work environment. These skills are crucial for ensuring compliance, preventing accidents, and fostering a culture of safety within organizations.

What is the difference between Entry Level Safety vs Safety Coordinator?

AspectEntry Level SafetySafety Coordinator
CertificationsOSHA 10/30-hour, Basic Safety CertificationsOSHA 30-hour, CSP or ASP preferred
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, manufacturing plants, warehousesOffice settings, construction sites, industrial facilities
ResponsibilitiesAssist with safety protocols, observe work sites, report hazardsDevelop safety programs, conduct inspections, train staff

Entry Level Safety roles typically focus on supporting safety efforts through observation and reporting, requiring basic certifications. Safety Coordinators have more responsibility, including developing safety procedures and training, often requiring advanced certifications. Both roles operate in similar environments but differ in scope and experience level.

What are entry level safety jobs?

Entry level safety jobs are positions designed for individuals who are just starting their careers in the field of occupational health and safety. These roles typically involve assisting with workplace inspections, helping enforce safety protocols, conducting safety training, and maintaining records of incidents and compliance. Entry level safety professionals work under the supervision of more experienced safety managers and help ensure that workplaces remain safe and compliant with regulations. These jobs often require at least a high school diploma or associate degree, and they provide valuable experience for advancing in the safety profession.

What are some typical challenges faced by entry-level safety professionals, and how can they effectively address them?

Entry-level safety professionals often face challenges such as gaining trust from more experienced colleagues, adapting to a variety of safety regulations, and identifying hazards in unfamiliar environments. To overcome these hurdles, it's helpful to continuously seek mentorship from senior team members, participate in safety training programs, and communicate openly with staff at all levels. Building strong relationships and staying proactive in learning about industry-specific regulations can help entry-level professionals become valuable contributors to the safety team.
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Safety & Health Specialist I, II, SR

Safety & Health Specialist I, II, SR

Southern Company

Rockford, IL • On-site

$58K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

Job Description
Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to ensure Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance, focusing on occupational safety programs. Responsible for managing and administering company policies and procedures to support Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, other local/state/federal EHS regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance across regionalized Southern Company Gas employee work groups and territories (including non-reg).
This position is part of a job family of individual contributor positions that spans from entry level safety compliance positions (i.e., recent college grad) through seasoned safety professionals with decades of knowledge and experience, and substantial budgetary responsibility. The three position titles 1) Specialist I, Safety Compliance; 2) Specialist II, Safety Compliance; and 3) Specialist Sr. Safety Compliance will be based on years of experience and/or education; demonstrated knowledge, skills & ability; complexity of programs administered, risk and responsibility, and budgetary value managed. Additionally, competency criticality is elevated with each position with higher risk elements.
Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities by Competency
Functional Expertise:
  • Review prospective safety legislation and regulations and work with company representatives and appropriate industry groups to prepare and submit comments, and work with multi-stakeholder groups to guide development of regulations. (Specialist I and II)
  • Identify and document relevant safety compliance regulations and develop and write procedures and protocols relating to all Company operations and Business Units. (Specialist I and II)
  • Serve as subject matter expert (SME) to internal Southern Company Gas' business units and departments on matters of occupational safety and compliance. (Specialist I)
  • Serve as contact point for OSHA inquiries and complaints; conducts safety investigations and submits reports. (Specialist I and II)
  • Inventory, document and validate safety aspects of Southern Company Gas' operations (e.g. fire extinguishers, respiratory equipment, vehicles, vehicle cameras, employee count). (Specialist I and II)
  • Assess and coordinate any needs for occupational safety related permits (e.g. Lock Out Tag Out permits, Hot Work permits) (Specialist I and II)
  • Provide content for training of employees pertaining to safety compliance programs and standards, and conduct training in some cases when a subject matter expert is needed. (Specialist I and II)
  • Respond to Safety emergency situations (e.g. OSHA or other regulator field inspections, injuries, employee field hazards) to facilitate an investigation or corrective actions. (Specialist I)
  • Champion the standardization of safety programs. Lead employees to merge programs, determine efficiencies, and drive a consistent safety culture across the enterprise. May supervisor other employees in the department and provide guidance for the standardization initiatives. (Specialist Sr.)

Business Acumen:
  • Evaluate existing safety compliance programs for the applicable regions within control and determine and implement any corrections/modifications as needed. (Specialist I)
  • Maintain and retain compliance documentation as required by OSHA. (Specialist I)
  • Counsel and inform business leaders on new or modified EHS regulations and the affects of the regulations on company policies and work practices. (Specialist I and II)
  • Provide safety-related statistics and best practices data to internal and external groups (e.g., American Gas Association (AGA)). (Specialist I and II)
  • Document, analyze and evaluate occupational safety, process safety, and motor vehicle safety metrics. Interpret the data to determine trends and inform business units of those trends. (Specialist II)
  • Evaluate EHS incidents and recommend corrective and preventive actions for EHS incidents (injuries, motor vehicle collisions, process safety incidents) (Specialist I and II)
  • Represent the corporation at applicable association meetings on various EHS issues. (Specialist Sr.)
  • Formulate and recommend the annual operating and capital budgets and track the budgets according to plan. (Specialist Sr.)
  • Determine EHS best practices to support the company's goals by consulting with company representatives (internal peers and other key business units) and external sources such as AGA and peer companies. (Specialist I and II)
  • Facilitate department meetings and training sessions to coach and educate other employees. May supervise other employees in the department and be responsible for their knowledge of safety programs. (Specialist Sr.)

Engagement:
  • Collaborate with business units to achieve shared results. (Specialist I and II)
  • Advocate Company's position regarding safety compliance legislative and regulatory developments in conjunction with internal government relations personnel and industry lobbying groups. (Specialist I and II)
  • Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels within the Company necessary to guide business units and individuals with respect to EHS issues. (Specialist I and II)
  • Develop and conduct presentations for business and safety meetings, safety committee meetings, safety summits, and other presentations on safety related standards and policies. (Specialist I and II)
  • Partner with other key business units (e.g. Claims, HR/Medical, Fleet) to ensure all incidents / accidents are logged and recorded appropriately and relevant data is recorded and documented. (Specialist I and II)
  • Motivate and encourage development of a safety culture by facilitating focus group exercises (e.g. Hazard Analyses, Safety Culture Assessments, Safety Committee Exercises, Job Hazard Assessments). (Specialist I and II)
  • Build team spirit and direction. Train, motivate and guide other employees to work collaboratively with all business units. May supervise other employees in the department and coach on demonstration of strong communication skills. (Specialist Sr.)

Driving Results:
  • Develop, implement, and administer compliance programs (e.g. Hearing Conservation, Driver Qualification, Respiratory Protection); Direct EHS programs and projects by developing measurements and qualification processes and maintaining databases that support the programs. (Specialist I and II)
  • Conduct safety compliance assessments. Create assessment reports with summaries of observations and corrective actions. Drive the business units to correct deficiencies by conducting follow-up meetings with the business leaders. (Specialist I)
  • Direct and oversee investigations of EHS incidents such as higher severity injuries and motor vehicle collisions and process safety incidents. Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions to prevent further incidents. (Specialist I and II)
  • Ensuring Company operations achieve and maintain compliance with applicable safety laws and regulations and existing safety policies and procedures. (Specialist I and II)
  • Takes personal responsibility to ensure that compliance is achieved with high quality and efficiency. (Specialist I and II)
  • Monitor EHS compliance, evaluate trends and provide reports to business units and regulatory agencies as required. (Specialist I and II)
  • Provide sound business decisions and recommendations in a timely manner with appropriate sense of urgency. (Specialist I and II)
  • Develop and maintain EHS related policies and manuals to ensure compliance with regulations. (Specialist I and II)
  • Act and respond to OSHA inquiries, complaints, citations, and observations by overseeing an investigation of the inquiry and developing a report back to OSHA on the investigation findings. (Specialist Sr.)
  • Lead and guide other employees to take responsibility for completion of tasks. May supervise other employees in the department to ensure safety related projects and programs are completed according to plan. (Specialist Sr.)

Qualifications
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
• BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other related technical or science degree
Preferred:
Certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent
Related Work Experience:
Specialist I, Safety Compliance
Required:
  • Minimum of 1-2 years experience in occupational safety, motor vehicle safety, process/contractor safety, and/or industrial hygiene
  • Working knowledge of OSHA/DOT regulations and programs
  • Implements safety programs and initiatives to field operations employees/contractors
  • Utilizes compliance software systems and databases
  • Develops and conducts safety related training and presentations
  • Presents safety related data and proposed action plans to leadership to improve safety performance

OR:
  • Equivalent academic education and experience

Specialist II, Safety Compliance
Required:
  • Minimum of 2-4 years experience in occupational safety, motor vehicle safety, process/contractor safety, and/or industrial hygiene
  • Working knowledge of OSHA/DOT regulations and programs
  • Implements safety programs and initiatives to field operations employees/contractors
  • Utilizes compliance software systems and databases
  • Develops and conducts safety related training and presentations
  • Presents safety related data and proposed action plans to leadership to improve safety performance

OR:
  • Equivalent academic education and experience

Specialist Sr., Safety Compliance
Required:
  • Minimum of 4-6 years experience in occupational safety, motor vehicle safety, process/contractor safety, and/or industrial hygiene
  • Working knowledge of OSHA/DOT regulations and programs
  • Implements safety programs and initiatives to field operations employees/contractors
  • Utilizes compliance software systems and databases
  • Develops and conducts safety related training and presentations
  • Presents safety related data and proposed action plans to leadership to improve safety performance

OR:
  • Equivalent academic education and experience

Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Specialist I, Safety Compliance
Required:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures
  • MS Office Suite - intermediate proficiency, ability to learn other databases and technology tools quickly
  • Project management skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision
  • Ability to understand and analyze legislation and regulation and translate into corporate summaries and policy
  • Competency to work independently, to be a self-starter, and take initiative
  • Strong presentation and team facilitation skills

Specialist II, Safety Compliance
Required:
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision
  • Ability to understand and analyze legislation and regulation and translate into corporate summaries and policy
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures
  • Strong presentation and team facilitation skills
  • MS Office Suite - intermediate proficiency, ability to learn other databases and technology tools quickly
  • Project management skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Competency to work independently, to be a self-starter, and take initiative
  • Ability to implement Safety Culture programs to improve safety performance

Specialist Sr., Safety Compliance
Required:
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision
  • Ability to understand and analyze legislation and regulation and translate into corporate summaries and policy
  • Strong leadership skills and skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization
  • Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures
  • Strong presentation and team facilitation skills
  • MS Office Suite - advanced proficiency, ability to learn other databases and technology tools quickly
  • Project management skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Competency to work independently, to be a self-starter, and take initiative
  • Strong competence in implementation of Safety Culture programs to improve safety performance

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
  • Travel requirements: 20-50% local and overnight air travel.
  • On-call duties: Ability to respond to urgent EHS issues when contacted.
  • Physical demands: Prolonged Standing or Walking: This position requires frequently prolonged standing and/or walking.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
  • Work environment: office environment and may be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions when working with field operations, conducting facility inspections, facilitating assessments, etc.
  • Shift work: Ability to work day and night shift may be required.

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About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
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