Regional Safety Specialist

EchoStar; Lisle, Mokena, Roseland (IL, IL, NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

EchoStar is seeking an Occupational Health & Safety professional to audit facilities, enforce OSHA/1926 standards, and lead safety programs across multiple sites. Travel up to 50% to regional facilities for on-site risk assessments and coaching of local leadership.

You will leverage AI-powered workflows to automate hazard reporting, monitor risk trends, and develop analyses, safe work procedures, and training programs for ladder safety, fall protection, electrical safety, and PPE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety-related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of safety experience, preferably in field service.
• Knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, NFPA, ANSI fall protection.
• Experience with telematics/driver scorecards for fleet safety.
• Ability to use AI tools to draft safety policies and dashboards.
• Strong written and verbal communication for field training.

Responsibilities

• Travel 50% to regional facilities for on-site risk mitigation and safety coaching.
• Conduct regional safety audits and enforce compliant programs.
• Lead driver safety initiatives using data analytics.
• Perform root cause analyses for injuries and incidents.
• Develop and enforce Job Hazard Analyses and safe work procedures.
• Collaborate with field and corporate teams on safety programs.
• Develop safety training and dashboards using AI tools.
• Monitor risk trends and automate hazard reporting workflows.

Skills

OSHA General Industry (1910) & 1926

Ladder safety

Fall protection

Electrical safety

PPE

Driver safety programs

Telematics

AI tools for safety docs

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Telematics systems

Driver scorecards

AI documentation tools

Job description

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

Operational hazards, regulatory non-compliance, and fleet safety liabilities present critical risks across multi-site field service environments. This role mitigates operational exposure by auditing facilities, enforcing OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and NEC standards, and executing targeted driver safety interventions. The position integrates AI-assisted workflows to automate hazard reporting, monitor risk trends, and streamline safety documentation across regional operations.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Travel 50% across regional facilities to conduct on-site risk mitigation assessments, support safety committees, and direct local leadership on safety protocols
• Conduct regional field safety audits across multi-site operations and enforce site compliance programs aligned with OSHA General Industry (1910), Construction (1926), NFPA, ANSI, and NEC standards
• Manage fleet driver safety initiatives by analyzing telematics data, collision metrics, and driver reports to execute targeted coaching and reduce preventable vehicular incidents
• Lead root cause analysis investigations for workplace injuries, equipment incidents, and near-misses to determine preventability and enforce corrective actions
• Develop, audit, and enforce site compliance programs aligned with OSHA General Industry (1910) and Construction (1926), as well as NFPA, ANSI, and NEC requirements.
• Partner with field and corporate teams to enforce adherence to all safety programs, including ladder safety, fall protection, PPE, safe driving, hazard communication, and electrical safety.
• Develop, review, and standardize Job Hazard Analyses, safe work procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and technical safety training programs
• Leverage AI-driven analytics to identify operational risk patterns, automate hazard reporting workflows, and track driver safety performance dashboards

Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you'll bring)

• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry (1910) and Construction (1926) standards, NFPA guidelines, and ANSI fall protection standards
• Hands-on experience evaluating core operational hazards including ladder safety, fall protection, electrical safety, and PPE
• Expertise managing driver safety programs and utilizing telematics or scorecards to systematically reduce risk
• Proficiency using AI assistance tools to develop safety dashboards, draft policies, and optimize training workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities to deliver field training and present risk insights to leadership

Preferred Certifications:

• Professional certifications such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or OSHA 30-Hour

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on EHS experience)
• Minimum Experience: 2+ years of safety experience, preferably in field service
• Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 2+ years of experience with:
• OSHA General Industry (1910) and Construction (1926) standards
• Core operational hazard evaluations (ladder safety, fall protection, electrical safety, PPE)
• Telematics or driver scorecard systems for fleet safety
• AI tools for safety documentation and dashboard workflows

Visa sponsorship not available for this position

Salary Range

Compensation: $63,150.00/Year - $90,200.00/Year

About Our Department

Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management.

About Our Company

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Benefits

We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary here: EchoStar Benefits

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies. Compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

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