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Interstates Companie Area Safety Specialist in Fort Collins, Colorado
Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates
At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.
Join the Team Where Safety Isn't Just a Rule-It's Our Culture
At Interstates, safety isn't just a checklist, it's how we care for our people.
We're looking for an Area Safety Specialist who's passionate about building relationships, supporting field teams, and making sure everyone goes home safely every day. If you're someone who leads with heart and believes safety starts with people, we'd love to talk to you.
As an Area Safety Specialist in our Fort Collins, CO region, you'll work closely with local leaders and the Safety Manager to bring our safety standards to life. You'll help implement policies, lead by example in the field, and ensure our teams and our customers have the support they need to create successful, compliant, and people-first work zones.
Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like
Caring co-workers treat each other like family
Be treated like an individual, not just a number
Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates
Our Why:
Providing opportunities for our people
Making a difference with our clients
Pursuing a better way
Sound to good to be true? Put in your application today, and allow Interstates to prove to you why we are an Industry Leader in more ways than one.
Responsibilities:
Promotes Behavioral Based Safety policies and procedures for specific areas.
Monitors and promotes weekly on-site safety inspections including logging, reporting, and documentation
Investigations and manages accidents, injuries and near misses, and root causes
Facilitates meetings with and development of Safety Techs in specific areas
Lead and train Safety Techs or site management in accident management
Work with and understand the different safety requirements for clients in specific areas
Safety management for a condensed area within the same metropolitan area or nearby towns.
Ability to communicate safety goals and contingency plans with area leaders
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication
Able to track information and conduct audits
Ability to write reports and procedure manuals
Can effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to work well with others and achieve results through others, without having a direct line of authority over them
Must possess sound judgement skills, and the ability to prioritize work and deal with stress
Industrial/Contracting/Oil & Gas/Food & Beverage/Wastewater/ Construction experience preferred
Other Qualifications:
This position requires an advanced knowledge of OSHA Standards and successful completion of the OSHA Authorized
Instructor Course #500 for Construction and NFPA/70E classes, as well as successful completion of 30-hour OSHAtraining. Ability to obtain CPR and First aid training certificates.
3 - 5 years of safety experience in the construction industry
Education: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university, pr ferably in Occupational Health or Safety, and four-plus years leading a successful behavior-based safety culture and safetyleadership in the construction industry.
Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $70,000-95,000. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.
Location: This role is based out of Fort Collins, CO. (Onsite)
Travel: Travel will be required and will vary according to geo-market locations. Travel to and from the office and job sites will be approximately 80% - 90% of the time.
Application Deadline: January 23, 2025
Applications received after this date may still be considered depending on the status of the search.
Benefits of Working at Interstates:
401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renown brands across the country)
Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (Support work/life balance)
Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
Family & safety culture - a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
Advancement Opportunities unique to our employee's long-term goals
Career Coaching
Not treated like a number, you are apart of our FAMILY
What You Should Know Before You Apply
Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see ourPrivacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.
Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides a drug free work environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. A copy of our AAP is available upon request during regular business hours.Apply at: http://ipc.us/t/29FB44ACBE2645C7.