Overview

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day/First Shift

Education Level

High School

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

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Field Safety Advisor

Description

Are you a Field Safety Advisor searching for new experiences? As a leading Trane® independent office, Brady brings efficient, reliable, and secure building solutions throughout central and eastern North Carolina. We take pride in all we do and in our Associates which is why we offer competitive pay and compensation, benefits, growth opportunities, and more!

SUMMARY: The Field Safety Advisor serves as a hands-on safety resource supporting service operations and project work across all business locations. This role is primarily field-based, with regular visits to job sites and customer locations to assess safety conditions, identify hazards, and help teams develop practical, compliant, and effective solutions to work-related safety challenges before, during, and after work is performed.

When not in the field, the Field Safety Advisor will work from a company office located in Raleigh or Wilmington, NC. The position requires the ability to work independently while also collaborating closely with associates, project teams, customers, and the EHS team. A company-provided work truck serves as the primary mobile office while in the field. Building trust, credibility, and strong working relationships—while consistently maintaining and enforcing safety standards—is essential to success in this role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead safety programs and initiatives by positively influencing associates’ actions and behaviors toward safer work practices

• Support the development, implementation, training, periodic updating, and auditing of a comprehensive Safety program across all business locations to promote a safety-focused culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and secure a safe work environment for all associates
• Collaborate closely with the EHS team to ensure consistency in safety standards, messaging, and field execution
• Assist with larger or higher-risk projects by providing safety planning, coordination, and field oversight
• Support customer safety prequalification processes, including documentation review and responses to safety-related requirements
• Assist with corporate safety initiatives and company-wide safety campaigns as requested by the EHS team

FIELD ASSESSMENT & RISK MANAGEMENT

• Conduct safety audits, inspections, plan reviews, and field observations to identify unsafe conditions, program gaps, and opportunities to apply best practices
• Visit job sites as needed prior to work being awarded to assess safety concerns, access conditions, and anticipated hazards
• Provide ongoing field support after work is awarded and during active service and project execution
• Follow through on corrective actions to ensure timely completion and effectiveness
• Assess and support work involving fall protection, electrical hazards, rigging and lifting, confined space entry, and other high-risk activities

COACHING, AUTHORITY & FIELD PRESENCE

• Coach and mentor associates at all levels on safe work practices, hazard identification, and risk management
• Actively engage with associates to build positive working relationships while consistently upholding safety standards
• Correct unsafe behaviors and conditions in real time, including stopping work when necessary to address dangerous situations
• Clearly explain safety expectations and corrective actions, particularly when serious hazards exist

INCIDENT RESPONSE, LEARNING & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Serve as a point of contact for associates to raise safety concerns, questions, or emerging field issues
• Be available, as needed, outside of normal business hours to respond to safety incidents, urgent concerns, or high-risk conditions
• Provide on-call support for incident response, investigation initiation, and immediate risk mitigation
• Accompany associates to medical facilities following work-related injuries when required to support proper care, documentation, and incident management
• Conduct incident and near-miss investigations with a focus on understanding root causes and identifying effective corrective and preventive actions
• Participate in post-incident learning events, reviews, and safety stand-downs to reinforce lessons learned, share findings with the EHS team and associates, and prevent recurrence
• Track trends and recurring hazards to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide hands-on support for inspections, investigations, incident and claims management, and overall safety program administration consistent with business goals

TRAINING, DOCUMENTATION & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Deliver a wide variety of safety training for associates, including service and project teams
• Provide driver safety and driving behavior training when requested
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, observations, corrective actions, and daily activities
• Track and document daily field activities using electronic safety systems and mobile tools
• Supply training completion to the EHS Coordinator to support accurate and up-to-date safety training records across all locations

COLLABORATION & TEAM ENGAGEMENT:

• Work cooperatively with associates, supervisors, project managers, operations personnel, customers, and the EHS team to plan and execute safety-related actions
• Serve as a trusted safety advisor who balances operational needs with effective risk management

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular travel within the Raleigh/Wilmington region
• Periodic travel to Greensboro (typically a few times per month)
• Occasional travel to South Carolina and Georgia to support boiler operations
• Ability to work flexible hours based on service, project, and incident response needs

SAFETY:

• Follow all company safety programs and report any non-compliance to Parts Administrative Supervisor
• Notify Parts Administrative Supervisor or Safety Manager of any unsafe conditions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of safety or EHS experience in construction, mechanical, industrial, or service environments
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and applicable state safety regulations
• Demonstrated strength in construction safety, including fall protection, electrical safety, rigging and lifting, and confined space work
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with the EHS team and cross-functional groups
• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to coach, correct, and exercise stop-work authority when necessary

CERTIFICATIONS

• OSHA 30 required
• OSHA 500 or OSHA 501 required, or must be eligible and willing to obtain
• CHST, CSP, or equivalent safety credentials preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR and other required safety or instructor certifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regular standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in active job sites
• Ability to travel frequently and work in varying indoor and outdoor environments
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including daily arc-rated flame-resistant (AR FR) clothing

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Field-based role with work performed at active job sites, customer locations, and from a company-provided work truck
• When not in the field, work is performed from a company office located in Raleigh or Wilmington, NC
• Frequent exposure to service and construction environments, including mechanical rooms and outdoor locations
• Exposure to weather conditions, noise, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical hazards, and industrial equipment
• Ability to conduct assessments at heights, on ladders, and in elevated or confined spaces

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                                                     

• Ability to pass drug screening
• Ability to prove US employment eligibility

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of safety or EHS experience in construction, mechanical, industrial, or service environments
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and applicable state safety regulations
• Demonstrated strength in construction safety, including fall protection, electrical safety, rigging and lifting, and confined space work
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with the EHS team and cross-functional groups
• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to coach, correct, and exercise stop-work authority when necessary

CERTIFICATIONS

• OSHA 30 required
• OSHA 500 or OSHA 501 required, or must be eligible and willing to obtain
• CHST, CSP, or equivalent safety credentials preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR and other required safety or instructor certifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regular standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in active job sites
• Ability to travel frequently and work in varying indoor and outdoor environments
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including daily arc-rated flame-resistant (AR FR) clothing

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Field-based role with work performed at active job sites, customer locations, and from a company-provided work truck
• When not in the field, work is performed from a company office located in Raleigh or Wilmington, NC
• Frequent exposure to service and construction environments, including mechanical rooms and outdoor locations
• Exposure to weather conditions, noise, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical hazards, and industrial equipment
• Ability to conduct assessments at heights, on ladders, and in elevated or confined spaces

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                                                     

• Ability to pass drug screening
• Ability to prove US employment eligibility

VP Area: Finance and Administration

Department: Facilities Management

Position Summary

To provide leadership and ensure that the program aligns fully with the elements of an effective compliance program including appropriate monitoring and inspections, policies and procedures, training, communication, response to inquiries and incidents, and that appropriate corrective actions or improvements to safety on campus are implemented. This position is designated Essential Personnel for specific University operations.

Benefits of Working at Elon

Benefits of Working at Elon: Full-time Position

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree – Field of study: Science, Engineering, or a related field (e.g., chemical, physical, biological, industrial hygiene, environmental, occupational safety, or health sciences) Minimum of 5 years in demonstrated leadership in promoting safety and regulatory compliance through collaborative processes and strong relationships. Experience working with regulatory agencies.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s degree – Field of study: Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in EH&S program at a higher education institution or higher education research institution.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Industry certifications in Associate Safety Professional, Graduate Safety Practitioner, Certified Safety Professional, Occupational Hygiene & Safety Technician, or related certification preferred.

Job Duties

• Develop, implement and enforce occupational safety programs, ensuring policies, procedures, and practices comply with all occupational health and safety laws and regulations, while advancing a culture of safety. Coordinates and/or conduct training for employees on topics such as lockout tagout, confined spaces, fall protection, and other occupational health and safety topics. Investigates accidents and hazardous conditions and provides recommendations for implementation of corrective actions/measures. Conducts follow up audits to ensure corrective actions are completed. Responds to safety and health-related inquiries and complaints. Maintains all required reports, logs, and training records. 
• Serves as the University’s primary contact with OSHA, North Carolina DEQ, the EPA and other federal, state and local environmental health and safety regulators. Monitors regulatory and enforcement activities and communicates upcoming changes or needs relative to new requirements and regulatory changes. Ensures timely completion of all regulatory filings and reports. 
• Works collaboratively to support the Academic Affairs EHS Specialist in development and implementation of safety programs within academic spaces to include research laboratories, health science programs, teaching laboratories and art studios. 
• Chairs the campus Safety Committee, and coordinates the activities to include organizing meetings, training, maintaining charter, keeping agendas and minutes. 
• Manages and maintains the university’s AED program, eye wash testing process, and conducts other required inspections. 

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

The search is being conducted by the Duffy Group. Please send all application materials including a resume and cover letter to the Duffy Group at jfierro@duffygroup.com.