Safety Specialist, Mechanical

Since 1913, Hooper has grown into a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor, headquartered in Wisconsin with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Serving commercial and residential clients, Hooper delivers expert services built on safety, outstanding craftsmanship, respectful collaboration, and community engagement. We foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and growth. Joining Hooper means joining a century-strong legacy of excellence and people-first values. Hooper also provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

General Summary:

The Safety Specialist supports the safe execution of work activities across all divisions. This role promotes a proactive safety culture by conducting field observations, assisting with incident investigations, and reinforcing compliance with company, client, and regulatory safety requirements. The position helps verify critical controls for high-energy tasks, supports Site-Specific Safety Plans, and contributes to identifying and reducing Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF)-potential exposures.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Conduct regular safety observations; identify hazards and help validate corrective actions.
• Assist in or lead incident investigations, including documentation, reporting, and participation in root-cause analysis.
• Support compliance with corporate, client, and regulatory safety standards.
• Maintain safety documentation, inspection records, and reporting tools.
• Participate in safety meetings, briefings, and training sessions.
• Support implementation of Site-Specific Safety Plans and client safety initiatives.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist and partner with teams to restore safe operations.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.