Safety Specialist

Description

• Sit while answering phones or reply to emails
• Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to create, store, and share documentation.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
• Lead safety stand-downs and huddle meetings to communicate and reinforce safety protocols.
• Conduct job safety analyses, documenting hazards and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct behavior-based safety observations, identifying at-risk behaviors and conditions.
• Ensure adherence to Federal, State, and local regulations, including DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards.
• Serve as a certified defensive driving instructor, providing training as needed.
• Interpret and implement client safety requirements and USS directives in the field.
• Repeat the same movements when entering data
• Maintain OSHA 501 and/or 502 certifications and deliver compliance training based on company guidelines.
• Serve as a resource on compliance rules, operating procedures, and regulatory changes.
• Track effectiveness of safety processes and report outcomes to ensure continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain reports on safety observations, incident investigations, and compliance audits.
• Perform incident investigations focused on root cause analysis and hazard elimination.
• Regularly assess accident data and field operations to identify safety risks and improvement areas.
• Develop and deliver toolbox trainings and flash reports to inform teams on safety updates and best practices.

Requirements

• Interpersonal Skills: Effective at building rapport and motivating team members to uphold safety standards; skilled in conflict resolution and providing constructive feedback.
• Understand the speech of another person
• Problem Solving and Analysis: Strong analytical skills to assess safety risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions based on sound judgment and data-driven insights.
• Communication and Training: Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, able to convey complex safety concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Proficient in understanding and interpreting safety regulations, including DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards, with the ability to apply these in a field setting.
• Driver’s License: Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
• Travel Requirement: Local travel to fields of assigned market/region.
• Independent Work Ethic: Self-motivated, able to operate autonomously, and manage responsibilities effectively with minimal supervision.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation, training content creation, and reporting. Familiarity with incident tracking systems is a plus.
• Leadership and Personal Attributes: Exhibits strong interpersonal and motivations skills, capable of fostering a safety-focused culture across field teams. Demonstrates initiative and proactive approach to safety, taking ownership of compliance and field safety outcomes. Ability to make independent decisions in compliance management, leveraging regulatory knowledge and best practices.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Voluntary Employee Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Spousal Life
• Commuter/Transit Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Discounts
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday & Paid Time Off (pro-rated for Part-Time employees)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness
• Employer-Paid Employee Basic Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Dependent Life

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance