Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Safety Specialist to lead and strengthen our organization's workplace safety programs.
About the Role: This role is responsible for identifying hazards, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing safety policies, and building a strong safety culture across all levels of the organization.
You Will:
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve workplace safety programs, policies, and procedures in accordance with OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Build, drive, and participate in Safety Solutions Group meetings
- Respond to regulatory inspections working directly with agency personnel
- Conduct routine safety audits, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and workplace inspections to identify and mitigate risks
- Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and develop corrective/preventive action plans
- Track, analyze, and report safety metrics to leadership and recommend data-driven improvements
- Design and deliver safety training programs
- Oversee the sites regulated and biohazard wastes programs for compliance
- Maintain compliance documentation, safety data sheets (SDS), and required regulatory record keeping
- Partner with operations, engineering, and HR teams to integrate safety considerations into processes, equipment design, and facility layout
- Lead or support emergency preparedness planning, including drills and business continuity efforts
- Stay current on evolving safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices, and proactively update programs accordingly
You Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in occupational health and safety
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards
- Demonstrated experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with safety management software and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools
- Familiarity with ergonomics assessments and behavioral based safety