Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

Own the Safety Standard on a Major Albany Job Site

We’re looking for an experienced Safety Specialist who takes ownership in the field and leads by example. This role is critical to protecting workers, maintaining compliance, and driving a proactive safety culture on a high-profile, fast-paced onsite project in Albany. If you’re OSHA-certified, field-focused, and serious about safety done right, this is a role where your expertise will matter every day.

The Safety Specialist is responsible for promoting and enforcing a strong safety culture across all job sites and operations. This role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and industry best practices while proactively identifying and mitigating workplace hazards. You’ll work directly in the field, partnering with leadership and crews to keep safety at the forefront of every operation.

• Champion and enforce a proactive safety culture across all onsite operations
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and industry standards
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards
• Conduct regular job site safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Lead safety training sessions, toolbox talks, and new‑hire orientations
• Document safety findings, corrective actions, and procedures clearly and accurately
• Collaborate with field leadership to drive continuous safety improvement

• OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 certification (required)
• 5+ years of experience in a safety role within construction, industrial, or manufacturing environments
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems
• Proven experience conducting safety audits and delivering safety training
• Ability to work onsite in the field and travel as required
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills

• Construction safety and health compliance
• Safety program management and audit leadership

• Onsite in Albany, NY
• Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM (50 hours per week)
• Occasional Saturdays as needed
• Fast-paced, field-based environment supporting complex, high-impact projects

This is an opportunity to take ownership of safety on a demanding job site where leadership, accountability, and attention to detail truly matter. You’ll have visibility, influence, and the ability to make a direct impact on how safety is executed every day.

This is a Contract position based out of Ballston Spa, NY.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Ballston Spa,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.