Safety Specialist

About the role

The Health & Safety Specialist serves as the primary contact for EHS efforts in one or more business areas (distribution, manufacturing, technical service, and/or facilities). You will work with EHS and site management teams to standardize safety practices across all sites in the Americas, supporting teams passionate about protecting employee safety and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ResMed Safety Policies and Procedures, OSHA standards (e.g., Lockout Tagout, Hazard Communication, Machine Guarding), and site adherence to policies.
• Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and site inspections/audits.
• Lead safety gemba walks and address findings with site management.
• Develop, document, and facilitate safety programs, including job-specific training and new hire/visitor safety orientation.
• Manage incident reports, investigations, and near-miss reporting programs.
• Maintain safety records, SDS libraries, and data for EHS metrics tracking.
• Analyze injury and near-miss trends and report findings.
• Provide technical advising for Safety Team and First Responder Team activities.
• Support distribution wellbeing initiatives and assist the EHS Manager with programs for Distribution, Manufacturing, Technical Service, and office operations in the Americas.
• Travel 10-15% as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and ability to multitask.
• Excellent professional communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to lead others and collaborate effectively.
• Strong knowledge of safety programs and General Industry OSHA Regulations.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• EHS experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years of related EHS experience.
• EHS experience in both manufacturing and distribution environments.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods or remain in a stationary position.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Lift, move, or transport items up to 30 pounds.
• Navigate facilities, including ascending/descending stairs or ladders.