Safety Specialist

About the role

Perma-Pipe in Lebanon, Tennessee is hiring a Safety Specialist to support the implementation and continuous improvement of the site's Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) programs within a manufacturing environment. This position works closely with operations, supervisors, and employees to promote a safe workplace, identify hazards, support compliance initiatives, and foster a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate is a motivated and detail-oriented safety professional with strong communication skills, a passion for employee engagement, and a desire to grow their knowledge and experience in occupational health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of site HSE policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of safety programs and procedures.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, observations, and workplace assessments.
• Identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and hazards.
• Partner with operations to implement corrective actions.
• Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA), risk assessments, and hazard mitigation activities.
• Promote proactive reporting of near misses, hazards, and safety concerns.
• Encourage employee participation in safety initiatives, observations, and meetings.
• Reinforce compliance with Life Saving Commitments, site procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a regular presence on the production floor to coach and support employees.
• Build strong working relationships with employees and supervisors.
• Support new hire safety orientation and onboarding.
• Assist in delivering safety training sessions and toolbox talks.
• Assist with investigations of incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage.
• Collect data, conduct interviews, and document findings.
• Support root cause analysis and development of corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate incident records and documentation.

Qualifications

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Technology, Engineering, or related field.

Certifications: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (strongly preferred). First Aid / CPR certification required.

Experience: Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in a safety-related role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience participating in incident investigations, audits, or safety committees. Occupational health experience preferred but not required. Experience with pipe manufacturing or metal fabrication processes is a plus.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and applicable safety regulations.
• Familiarity with industrial safety practices and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead training sessions and conduct incident investigations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective documentation and reporting abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification.

Working conditions

• Industrial manufacturing and pipe fabrication facility.
• Regular presence on the production floor supporting inspection activities and quality oversight.
• Exposure to welding operations, fabrication equipment, moving machinery, noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, and hearing protection while in production areas.
• Occasional overtime may be required to support audits, inspections, or production schedules.
• Occasional travel may be required for training or audits.

Why Perma-Pipe

• Stable, well-established manufacturing organization.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to influence weld quality and shop performance daily.
• Collaborative, team-driven environment.