Health & Safety Specialist 3

Smith+Nephew; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off

Job summary

Smith+ Nephew in Fort Worth is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist 3 to lead and advance our health, safety, and environmental programs. You will collaborate across teams to shape and enforce safe practices and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes training delivery, risk assessment, and data-driven improvements, with opportunities to influence safety culture and outcomes across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Occupational Health and Safety.
• At least 5 years of health, safety, and environmental experience.
• Experience delivering training programs to diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge of occupational safety regulations and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of HSE programs and training.
• Identify training needs and deliver engaging safety training.
• Partner with site management to promote best practices and compliance.
• Analyze injury trends and safety data to recommend improvements.
• Conduct workplace assessments to identify hazards and reduce risk.
• Provide regulatory consultation and support audits and compliance.
• Prepare reports for leadership on safety outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+ Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving meaningful change? As a Health and Safety Specialist 3 based in Fort Worth, you will play a critical role in shaping and advancing our health, safety, and environmental programs. This is an opportunity to collaborate across teams, influence best practices, and help ensure a safe and compliant environment for all.

What will you be doing?

• Leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE programs and training initiatives
• Identifying training needs and delivering engaging health, safety, and environmental training to employees and leaders
• Partnering with site and department management to promote best practices and strengthen compliance
• Analyzing injury trends, compliance data, and safety performance to recommend improvements
• Conducting workplace assessments to identify hazards and support risk reduction strategies
• Acting as a subject matter expert, providing consultation on regulatory requirements and HSE standards
• Supporting audits, maintaining compliance programs, and ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and regulatory bodies
• Preparing reports and recommendations for leadership to enhance safety outcomes

What will you need to be successful?

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related scientific or technical field

Certifications

• OSHA 500 or 501 Trainer certification, OSHA 10- or 30-Hour certification is a plus
• Certified Safety Professional CSP is a plus

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental roles
• Strong knowledge of occupational safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience delivering training programs and influencing safe behaviors across teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and advise stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment

Benefits

• Inclusion and Belonging - Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more

Smith+ Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.