Field Safety Specialist I - Compliance & Training

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc. seeks a Safety Specialist I to support the WSSC Water Safety Program onsite at multiple locations.

The role conducts inspections, training, and incident investigations to ensure regulatory compliance and safe operations. Ideal candidates have a safety or related education with 3+ years of environmental safety experience, or a high school diploma with 7+ years of EH&S work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field and 3+ years in safety and health programs.
• Alternative: High School diploma with 7+ years of environmental health and safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field safety and health inspections to identify unsafe conditions and advise corrective actions.
• Inspect contract projects and advise management to mitigate hazards on the job.
• Conduct safety audits/inspections at water treatment facilities.
• Deliver safety training courses and on-the-job training per regulatory requirements.
• Report health concerns and coordinate preventative measures with the Occupational Hygiene Manager.
• Investigate accidents to determine causes and recommend preventive actions.
• Assist with fire drills and emergency evacuations at location sites.
• Review warehouse material specifications for safety compliance.
• Drive a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business.

Skills

Occupational safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc. seeks a Safety Specialist I to support the WSSC Water Safety Program onsite at multiple locations.

The role conducts inspections, training, and incident investigations to ensure regulatory compliance and safe operations. Ideal candidates have a safety or related education with 3+ years of environmental safety experience, or a high school diploma with 7+ years of EH&S work.