Safety Specialist

HBK Engineering, LLC • Ontario, CA

6d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

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.
Unlike a Safety Coordinator, who may support safety while balancing broader operational duties, the Safety Specialist’s sole professional emphasis is on assisting with developing, executing, and improving safety programs. This includes conducting field audits, performing incident investigations, analyzing trends, supporting training initiatives, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and company safety standards. Through strategic guidance, coaching, and continuous monitoring, the Safety Specialist plays a key role in reducing risk, preventing incidents, and fostering a culture of safety excellence across the organization.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• OSHA 30 in General or Construction Industry (State OSHA as required)
• A minimum of five years’ experience supporting or leading safety programs.
• A minimum of two years’ 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
• Performs six (6) or more site audits/visits per week
• Promote safety and safety culture at HBK
• Exemplify professionalism during interactions other employees, contractors, or clients
• Reports to Safety Manager as requested
• Attend weekly safety meeting
• Suggest methods of system improvement
• Communicate non-availability when it occurs
• Effective time management
• Report incidents including MVIs and Injuries following company procedures
• Order PPE as necessary for inventory management or project needs
• Assist with inter-departmental tasks or initiatives as needed

Responsibilities

• Jobsite audits
• PPE compliance and issuance
• PPE Inventory ordering
• Assists with JSBs as needed
• Minimal Training on safe tool handling and setup
• Immediate feedback given for site hazards
• Supports project corrective action follow-ups as needed
• Support incident documentation
• Supporting investigations
• Perform equipment calibration as needed
• Monitoring high-risk work
• Interfacing with client safety personnel as directed by Safety Manager
• Attend client Safety Meetings as directed by Safety Manager
• Escalating concerns
• Occasional Onboarding or safety training
• Support incident documentation
• Collection of training compliance and certifications materials and information
• Support safety meetings and toolbox talk distribution
• Other duties as assigned by Safety Manager

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED