Safety Specialist
Position Summary
The Safety Specialist will develop and monitor safety and health programs, provide technical safety, ensure compliance with federal and state safety and health regulations for Guardian Protection. Coordinate with the insurance company on all aspects of the claims process. Conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis as required.
What’s In It For You
- A attractive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefit package starting day 1
- Opportunity to grow within the company
- The chance to be part of a Top 10 company and high-energy employee culture
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide health and safety leadership and direction to Guardian Protection.
- Update existing safety programs and policies as required, as well as develop and provide necessary safety training manuals.
- Drive compliance with all relevant safety and health regulations.
- Support management to improve, appraise and implement safety functions in operations.
- Engage with employees through field visits and observations.
- Conduct health and safety inspections.
- Organize and conduct safety training as necessary.
- Serve as the primary contact on health and safety issues.
- Review and analyze incidents and claims to determine if corrective action is necessary.
- Conduct incident investigations and lead root cause analysis as required.
- Track and drive corrective actions to completion.
- Monitor fleet safety compliance and drive corrective actions as needed.
- Manage and maintain compliance with all commercial customer contractor requirements.
- Maintain compliance with all lost time accidents to ensure prompt return to work by the injured employee.
- Cook up coordination with insurance claims adjustor, nurse case manager, and physicians on appropriate return to work restrictions.
- Cook up coordination with the insurance carriers and internal Claims Specialist ensuring proper follow-up to all claims.
- Support safety and health initiatives of the parent company as necessary.
What You’ll Need
- Requires a 4-year degree in Safety Science or related field
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience
- Ability to lift 5+ pounds upon occasion
- Comfort level working in industrial settings on occasion
- Valid driver’s license
- Up to 30% travel
About the Role
The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions. Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.