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Safety SpecialistAdena Corporation

  • not-remote
  • full-time
  • Salary
  • Lakeland, FL
Job Summary

Position Title: Safety Specialist
Location:Lakeland, FL
Date Posted:01/08/2026
Pay Range:N/A
Salary Interval:Salary

Application Instructions: Application Instructions

Adena Corporation is a nationally recognized general contractor and industry leader in Industrial Services, Amusement Ride Installation, and Themed Entertainment. We deliver complex, multi-million-dollar projects across the country and take pride in our ability to self-perform key trades such as Industrial Mechanics, Welding, Ironwork, Scenic Paint, Carpentry, and more.


We are seeking a Safety Specialist to support all divisions within our Lakeland, Florida operations. Under the direction of the Director of Safety, the Safety Specialist is responsible for enhancing and maintaining a safe work environment across field operations. This role assists with regulatory compliance, injury prevention, risk assessments, communications, and safety training initiatives. In addition, this role will support various non-safety duties based on business needs.


Adena offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match eligible upon hire, Paid Time Off, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), allowing employees to share in the company’s long-term success.


*Must be authorized to work in the United States.

*Drug-Free Workplace.



Position Description:Position Description
  1. Understands federal and state occupational safety and health regulations and monitors regulatory changes as they occur
  2. Works with the Director of Safety to plan, implement and supervise all project safety
  3. Reports safety performance measurement with a focus on leading indicators to the Director of Safety Analyzes and recommends corrective action for incidents and trends for the Industrial and Ride/Steel/Other divisions
  4. Reinforces safety culture with field employees, including subcontractors
  5. Completes weekly site visits and inspections (more frequently as required by project)
  6. Follows up on any OSHA related issues, citations, and/or paperwork requirements
  7. Attends project related safety and pre-construction meetings
  8. Assists in accident, injury and near miss investigations
  9. Provides and oversees safety orientation and training for employees including, at a minimum: Rigging Fundamentals, Signalperson, Crane Safety, Fall Protection, Ladder
  10. Safety, and other training as needed including utilizing outside vendors/resources
  11. Completes/reviews safety portion of subcontractor pre-qualification paperwork, provides at a minimum site-specific orientation to subcontractors
  12. Assists in development of site safety plans
  13. Performs other duties as assigned
  14. Candidate will be required to provide safety coverage on nightshift on occasion
  15. Candidate will be required to be Train-the-Trainer certified on ariel lifts (MEWPs) and telehandler
  16. Candidate will receive Scaffold Competent Person training


Position Requirements: Position Requirements

Preferred Qualifications :

  1. 4 years of Construction experience
  2. Valid OSHA 510, OSHA 30 certification, First Aid/CPR/AED, Forklift Training, Crane Safety, Fall Protection, Rigging/Signaling required or willingness to complete within sixty (60) days from date of hire
  3. Strong Microsoft Office skills required
  4. Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  5. Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus
  6. Strong commitment to safety
  7. Strong initiative, problem solving and attention to detail


EOE: Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer






Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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