Safety Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent presence on the fabrication shop floor
• Observe fabrication activities and identify hazards in real time
• Engage employees to reinforce safe behaviors and correct unsafe conditions
• Support a visible, approachable safety presence
• Document findings and track corrective actions to closure
• Aid in new hire safety onboarding for shop employees
• Support and help deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Provide clear, practical safety coaching
• Assist with incident and near-miss reporting
• Participate in incident investigations
• Help identify root causes and corrective actions
• Follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed
• Maintain safety records (inspections, training logs, reports)
• Assist with documentation and recordkeeping
• Support continuous improvement of shop safety programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience in a safety, EHS, or risk management role preferred
• Relevant professional certifications preferred, such as ASP or CSP