Safety Specialist

Summary

**Summary** : This position is responsible for implementing and managing the safety policies and procedures put in place. This role will work as part of a team developing, implementing, and evaluating safety policies and programs across the organization. **Accountabilities:** * Works with Safety Managers in developing and implementation of safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. * Drives continuous safety improvement through best management practices using leading and trailing indicators. * Facilitates the workers’ compensation claims process including initial entering of claim; assisting in the investigation; communicating with employees, adjusters, and investigators; and processing documents pertaining to the incident and claim. * Facilitate onboarding of new employees and various classroom and hands\-on training.  May also lead weekly all\-hands safety meeting. * Understands local air permitting requirements as well as monitors, records and maintains applicable supporting documentation * Assists in the completion of OSHA required reports as well as company KPI tracking and reporting. * Conducts weekly walk\-arounds and observations as well as assists in conducting safety audits and inspections to help maintain an effective safety culture. * Assists in investigating incidents, accidents, near misses and identifying corrective action recommendations. * Documents phone conversations, witness statements, medical reports, and accident investigation results, and files all documents consistently in company electronic system. * Manages safety records, including incident reports and safety training records, in company LMS and SMS systems * Provide First Aid and emergency medical response to employees in accordance with certified training, ensuring prompt and appropriate care until professional medical services arrive. * Maintain First Aid supplies and equipment, including AEDs, to ensure readiness and compliance with OSHA and company safety standards. * Conduct or coordinate First Aid and CPR training for employees as needed to support workplace preparedness and regulatory requirements. * Document and report First Aid incidents accurately in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. **Attributes:** * Safety First: Promotes a proactive, prevention\-focused safety culture, ensuring every decision prioritizes employee well\-being and operational integrity * Human\-Centered: Leads with empathy and respect, building trust through open communication and genuine concern for the health and safety of all team members * Transparent: Clearly communicates safety goals, expectations, and performance results across the organization to support alignment and accountability * Innovative: Seeks out new technologies, training methods, and process improvements to continually advance workplace safety and reduce risk exposure * Resilient: Maintains composure in high\-pressure situations, adapting to challenges while keeping safety excellence and operational continuity at the forefront * Reliable: Demonstrates consistent integrity and dependability in executing safety programs, ensuring compliance and reinforcing organizational trust * Grit \& Ownership: Shows determination and follow\-through in driving safety improvements, achieving ambitious goals, and sustaining long\-term cultural change **Required Knowledge/Experience:** * Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, safety and health, OR any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties (required) * Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency preferred, but not required * 2\-3 years’ experience as a safety professional preferred * OSHA10 and OSHA30 * Experience with disciplines, approaches, and methodologies associated with industrial safety regulations, programs, and procedures. * Effective adult training methods and practical approaches and methodologies required to educate experienced as well new workers on routine or complex and/or emerging occupational health and safety issues. * Understanding of generally applied techniques and strategies to design, develop, and implement comprehensive solutions. * Applicable regulatory requirements including air permitting requirements and when each applies (OSHA General Industry and Construction standards). * Analyze data relating to compliance with current regulations and make appropriate recommendations. * Respond to emergencies and assist the Safety Manager/Officer under the incident command system. * Being a flexible team member in a team\-oriented environment to support day\-to\-day safety and risk management functions. * Expressing ideas clearly in written and oral communication * Formatting and producing correspondence and documents using current word processing applications. * Maintaining, inputting, and retrieving data for training records, metrics, and injury \& illness records * Strong organizational skills. * Promoting safety as a guiding principle and regular practice in accomplishing work focusing on safety improvements and complies with safety and health policies and procedures. * Show the utmost respect for others and be a team player. * Ability to access all work areas, including climbing narrow, steep stairs; donning fall protection gear to access heights as needed; entering confined spaces such containers and voids as needed. * Ability to pass a background check and drug screen. 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