Safety Specialist

A Day in the Life

The duties below are anticipated but may change based on the candidate’s skillset and knowledge base. In general, we share duties and projects based on need, so flexibility is vital to the success of the role.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $70k to $90k. To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Build interpersonal relationships with the Safety Director and senior leadership
• Drive standardization of HSE practices through the teams to achieve continuous improvement in HSE performance
• Provide HSE support to customer locations that include major refineries, chemical plants, power plants, and other testing facilities
• Work with line management to proactively ensure compliance with government regulations, customer, and company requirements
• Perform written program audits, track action items to closure, and assist local offices in completing necessary tasks
• Inspect workplace environments, activities, and conditions to verify compliance with local, state and OSHA requirements
• Measure and report on KPIs and utilize HSE systems to foster improved HSE performance improvement
• Absorb and implement solutions to problems related to safety/compliance
• Develop periodic written communications, such as “Safety Flashes” and “Safety Toolbox Talks” to reinforce relevant topics
• Identify problems related to safety/compliance, and present and implement solutions
• Prepare periodic safety posters, safety meeting materials, newsletters, etc., to share with local offices
• Develop and deliver training modules for HSE tasks
• Complete assigned projects and tasks in a timely manner
• Absorb and assist with the Driver Safety Dashboards, driver list, asset lists

Expertise and Skills

• Degree in Safety or Environmental or related field (required)
• 1-5 years of relevant safety work experience (required)
• General knowledge of Federal and State OSHA requirements
• Experience in Stack Testing a plus
• Prior Health or Industrial Hygiene experience a plus
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks with competing priorities, is required
• Knowledge and experience with, but not limited to, hands-on training is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other related business applications/software
• OSHA 30-hour training a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in outdoor industrial settings, including climbing to and working on elevated platforms in accordance with OSHA/ANSI and other applicable safety standards
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and navigate industrial facilities
• Ability to wear a respirator
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces when at other facilities or project locations
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, both domestically and internationally
• Ability to work at a desk and/or computer for extended hours