HSE Specialist

The HSE Specialist is an essential part of our field operations team dedicated to ensuring that every job site operates safely efficiently and in compliance with all regulatory this role youll work hands-on in the field conducting safety inspections leading jobsite orientations supporting incident investigations and mentoring crews on safe work practices that align with RKs strong safety culture.

Youll collaborate closely with Superintendents Foremen and Project Managers to identify potential hazards verify compliance with OSHA and site-specific requirements and implement proactive solutions to prevent injuries and incidents. Through your guidance and field presence youll help drive accountability awareness and continuous improvement across all projects.

HSE Specialists are valued for their strong field knowledge communication and ability to build trust with crews. Their commitment to safety excellence ensures that every team member goes home safe every day on every job.

RK Overview

RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction manufacturing custom fabrication and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods focus on safety and commitment to quality help bring our customers biggest ideas to life.

Position Summary
Instill the RK safety culture into all employees. Analyze different types of work environments and procedures. Inspect workplaces for adherence to local state and federal regulations concerning safety health and environment. As needed design programs to eliminate hazards regarding workplace injuries and damage to the environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Identify hazards in the workplace and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.
• Take necessary steps to promote safety and health on job sites.
• Conduct continual safety inspections on assigned projects.
• Recommends installations of safety guards safe working practices and use of personal safety equipment.
• Perform substance abuse testing as requested.
• Present Health & Safety presentation at new hire orientation.
• Investigate all accidents and incidents to identify their causes and to determine how they might be prevented.
• Conduct training on a variety of topics including but not limited to fall protection emergency response and etc.
• Ability to confront people who are not working safely.
• Develop new safety standards as required.
• Claims management and clinic visits as required.
• Develop independent site specific training plans.
• Assist subcontractors and vendors for compliance on projects.

Qualifications

• Indirect supervision.
• Applies diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments.
• College/University graduate with 1-3 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

• Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value guiding everything we do each day: Health Safety & Environmental
• Awards: Whether in Construction Manufacturing Fabrication or Service RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
• Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
• Development: Through RK University we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company to include leadership and technical learning opportunities we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.