Engineering Specialist
- Kingsport, TN, United States
Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. $55-$62 per hourThe pay range for this position is listed above. · Full-time
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- Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. $55-$62 per hourThe pay range for this position is listed above.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive safety experience in construction, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or similar field-based environments
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Engineering Specialist
Req number:
R8974
Employment type:
Full time
Worksite flexibility:
Onsite Who we are CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right - whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.
Job Summary As the Field Safety Coordinator you will be responsible for leading health, safety, and environmental initiatives across assigned project sites and field operations while partnering with leadership, supervisors, and craft personnel to maintain a proactive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
Job Description
We are seeking a Field Safety Coordinator to join our team. This is a Full-Time and On-site position in Kingsport, TN. This role is responsible for leading health, safety, and environmental initiatives across assigned project sites and field operations while partnering with leadership, supervisors, and craft personnel to maintain a proactive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site-specific safety programs, procedures, and initiatives
- Provide visible field leadership through regular site inspections, safety observations, and engagement with employees and contractors
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental regulations, client requirements, and company safety standards
- Conduct site safety audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and behavioral safety observations
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Facilitate safety orientations, training programs, toolbox talks, emergency drills, and leadership safety meetings
- Partner with project management and field supervision to integrate safety requirements into planning and execution activities
- Monitor contractor performance and verify adherence to established safety expectations and work practices
- Maintain accurate safety records, metrics, reports, and regulatory documentation
- Support emergency preparedness activities and coordinate response efforts during incidents
- Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement in all aspects of safety performance
What You'll Need
Required:
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive safety experience in construction, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or similar field-based environments
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, industry best practices, and risk management principles
- Experience conducting incident investigations, safety audits, and compliance assessments
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence all levels of an organization
- Ability to deliver training and effectively engage field personnel, contractors, and site leadership
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems
Preferred:
- Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, SMS, or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and influence safe behaviors in a dynamic field environment
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to balance regulatory compliance, operational demands, and workforce engagement
- Experience supporting large project sites and managing safety performance across diverse contractor organizations
- Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and achieving a zero-incident workplace culture
Physical Demands
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
- Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc
- Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
Reasonable accommodation statement If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.
EEO Statement It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. $55-$62 per hourThe pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
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Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement
- Leadership
- Inspection
- Environmental legislation
- Project management
- Monitor contractor performance
- Documentation
- Risk management
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Provide training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office
- Construction management
- Attend meetings