Regional Safety Specialist- Fixed Plant

Essential Functions

• Lead and promote all site safety initiatives while fostering and influencing a proactive safety culture.
• Conduct routine facility inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver employee safety training programs.
• Ensure employee safety certifications, required training, and regulatory compliance remain current.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, injuries, property damage, and safety concerns using root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Maintain safety records, training documentation, and other required regulatory documentation.
• Monitor, track, and communicate key safety performance indicators, including TRIR, DART, near misses, field observations, corrective actions, and training completion.
• Partner with plant leadership to implement continuous safety improvement initiatives.
• Conduct contractor safety orientations and monitor contractor compliance while on site.
• Participate in emergency response planning, drills, and business continuity efforts.
• Assist with OSHA inspections, customer audits, insurance inspections, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Conduct periodic safety audits and observations of railroad field operations to verify compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable FRA and OSHA regulations.
• Support regional safety initiatives by assisting with audits, investigations, and employee training at additional Holland facilities as needed.
• Collaborate with Operations, Human Resources, and Safety Leadership to ensure consistent implementation of company safety programs across both fixed plant and railroad operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, logistics, rail, or fixed plant operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards.
• Experience conducting workplace incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Experience developing and presenting employee safety training.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland LP.
• Preferred Associates or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• CSP, ASP, or other safety designation is preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Experience with behavior-based safety programs.
• Experience conducting OSHA compliance audits.
• Experience working in industrial manufacturing, fabrication, welding, heavy equipment, or railroad maintenance environments.