Safety Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a zero-incident safety culture through leadership, safe work practices, and direct employee engagement.
  

• Conduct field safety audits focused on life-critical procedures including Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work, and Confined Space Entry.
  

• Coach and support employees at all levels in safety best practices and compliance expectations.
  

• Deliver effective safety training for new hires and ongoing regulatory programs.
  

• Assist in incident and near-miss investigations, conduct root cause analyses, and support corrective action follow-up.
  

• Maintain and manage the SDS and Hazard Communication program.
  

• Conduct PPE assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and exposure monitoring.
  

• Support contractor safety programs and lead site-specific orientation and training efforts.
  

• Maintain and update safety policies, procedures, and documentation as needed.
  

• Analyze safety data trends from observations, audits, incidents, and inspections.
  

• Interface with regulatory agencies and support inspection readiness.
  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and improve safety initiatives.
  

Team Structure:

• Reports to: Site Safety / Industrial Hygiene / Medical Services Manager
  

• Works alongside: Sr. Safety Engineer, Industrial Hygiene Specialist, Safety Manager (Fire Chief), and contracted medical personnel
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field (required)
  

• Minimum of 2 years of safety compliance experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical manufacturing preferred)
  

• Proficiency with OSHA standards, hazard management, and safety auditing
  

• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  

• Willingness to work flexible hours to support safety initiatives across all shifts
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience maintaining safety policies and procedures
  

• Knowledge of ANSI standards and exposure to contractor safety programs
  

• Desire and eligibility to pursue Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation