Safety Specialist

Location: Wilmington, DE • Permanent (Contingency)

About the Role

This role supports workplace safety, OSHA compliance, safety training, incident prevention, and ongoing health and safety initiatives. The Safety Specialist will work closely with employees and leadership to promote a strong safety culture, identify potential risks, and support compliance with established safety policies and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has hands-on safety experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily operations to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, workplace safety procedures, and established HSE standards.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections and safety audits, identify potential hazards, and coordinate corrective actions with operational leadership.
• Lead employee safety training, toolbox talks, meetings, and other initiatives designed to reinforce safe work practices.
• Participate in accident and incident investigations, document findings, identify contributing factors, and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Work closely with warehouse, terminal, and operations teams to address safety concerns and promote consistent compliance across the workplace.
• Maintain safety documentation, monitor corrective actions, support continuous improvement initiatives, and assist with broader health, safety, and environmental programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• OSHA certifications are preferred; ability to obtain and maintain required industry credentials is required.
• 3+ years of workplace safety, HSE, industrial operations, maritime, warehouse, or related experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace hazard identification, safety inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action processes.
• Experience working with union labor or maritime operations is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn safety management and reporting systems.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in active industrial environments and collaborate with operations teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accommodate occasional nights, weekends, or alternative hours as needed.

Pay

$80,000 – $90,000/year + bonus

Schedule

Monday to Friday (In-Office)