Safety Manager / Safety Specialist (CHST) Chicago, IL

About the role

Join Safety Controls Technology (SCT), a nationally recognized occupational health and safety consulting firm, and take your career to the next level. We’re looking for an experienced Safety Manager / Safety Specialist who’s ready for high-visibility work supporting major construction and industrial clients across the country.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, site-wide safety and health risk assessments to identify hazards and systematically prioritize mitigation efforts.
• Promote and enforce construction site and plant safety compliance in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards.
• Lead and participate in investigations of recordable injuries, high-risk incidents, illnesses, and near-miss events; perform root cause analyses (RCA) and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Prepare detailed incident investigation reports and track corrective actions to closure.
• Support and enhance client safety culture by implementing proactive safety programs, systems, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve auditing and inspection processes; conduct annual audits of safety, health, and industrial hygiene programs.
• Perform routine audits of facilities, work practices, and work-in-progress to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
• Conduct annual safety risk assessment processes to quantify risk exposure and prioritize corrective actions, including oversight of contractor activities.
• Oversee and administer contractor safety programs at client sites.
• Maintain OSHA logs and ensure compliance with all injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.
• Execute and coordinate required safety training programs in accordance with client expectations and OSHA requirements.
• Ensure accurate, timely response and documentation related to accidents, incidents, and near-miss events.
• Provide on-site medical response services, including first aid, emergency treatment, and initial illness care for injured or ill employees.
• Career development and implementation of operational standards that support lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Participate in corporate safety leading indicator programs, including metric tracking and monthly meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) required.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction and/or manufacturing environments supporting environmental, health, and safety operations.
• Willing to be "on the road" 100% of the time.
• OSHA 510 certification is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable ANSI, NIOSH, ACGIH, and NFPA standards.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.