Area Safety Specialist

Interstates Companies
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Iowa, Sioux Center
Jul 30, 2025
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. 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 Iowa 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. This role supports a territory that includes Des Moines, Ames, Fort Dodge, and the towns in between. At Interstates, we seek ambitious, innovative individuals who value relationships and are committed to doing what's right every time. 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 OSHA training.Ability to obtain CPR and First aid training certificates. Education: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university, preferably inOccupational Health or Safety, and four-plus years leading a successful behavior-based safety culture and safety leadership in the construction industry. Location: This role can be based out of Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Sioux Center, or Sioux City IA. 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 60% of the time, with minimal overnight travel. 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.