Safety & Health Specialist

Saicon; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saicon is seeking a Safety Specialist to promote and maintain a safe work environment in Michigan. The role involves developing and monitoring safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting employees and management in hazard identification and mitigation.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a safety-related field and 2+ years of experience in EHS, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in safety-related field.
• 2+ years of workplace safety experience in EHS, manufacturing, construction, or industrial settings.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• CSP/ASP/OSHA 30-Hour or similar credentials preferred.
• Experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and safety audits to identify hazards.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies and programs.
• Ensure OSHA and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training for employees and contractors.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare management reports.
• Assist in emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response activities.
• Conduct JSAs and risk assessments.
• Partner with supervisors to promote a safety culture.
• Maintain training, inspection, incident, and compliance records.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and engagement initiatives.
• Recommend and monitor corrective actions for safety concerns.
• Support EHS initiatives as required.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Communication

Training development

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Safety Specialist is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by developing, implementing, and monitoring safety programs, policies, and procedures. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations while supporting employees and management in identifying and minimizing workplace hazards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular workplace inspections and safety audits to identify potential hazards.
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near-miss events and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Monitor and document safety performance metrics and prepare reports for management.
• Assist in emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response activities.
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments.
• Partner with supervisors and management to promote a positive safety culture.
• Maintain records related to training, inspections, incidents, and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and employee engagement initiatives.
• Recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions for identified safety concerns.
• Support environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in workplace safety, EHS, manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Preferred
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), OSHA 30-Hour Certification, or similar credentials.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Experience with safety management systems and compliance reporting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk production floors, construction sites, or industrial facilities for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May require occasional travel between facilities or worksites.
• Key Competencies
• Safety Leadership
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation
• Training and Development
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
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