Safety & Compliance Specialist

Hooker Creek Companies is looking for a driven, safety-minded professional to join our team as a Safety and Compliance Specialist. You'll work with our Safety Director to protect our people, keep our operations compliant with OSHA, MSHA, and FMCSA requirements, and advance a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. This is a hands-on, field-facing role — no two days are the same.

What you'll do

• Conduct safety inspections across all company divisions, job sites, and customer locations
• Develop and deliver employee safety training — new hire orientations, MSHA annual training, CPR/AED/First Aid, and more
• Conduct incident investigations including root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations
• Serve as company representative during OSHA and MSHA regulatory inspections
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs, safety records, and required regulatory submissions
• Coordinate post-accident drug and alcohol testing; prepare reports for MSHA, OSHA, law enforcement, and insurers
• Review driver video reports and deliver safety coaching based on findings
• Keep the Employee Safety Handbook current and consistent with applicable law
• Respond to accidents, incidents, near-misses, and safety emergencies — including after-hours on-call situations
• Build strong relationships with employees, regulators, and external agencies

What we're looking for

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Construction Safety, Business Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Minimum 2 years of occupational health and safety experience, ideally in construction or mining
• OSHA 10/30/500 certification, MSHA certification, or equivalent experience strongly preferred
• Valid Oregon driver's license; must be insurable under company carrier
• CDL a plus; DOT driver regulation experience a plus
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and respond decisively under pressure
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work outdoors in varying weather and plant environments

What We Offer

• Annual salary of $60,000 - $70,000, depending on experience
• Benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• HSA with company contribution and FSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Family-oriented, supportive culture with opportunities for growth

Apply on the Hooker Creek website at https://hookercreek.applicantpro.com/jobs/4075231

Hooker Creek Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.