Safety Specialist

Altorfer CAT; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Altorfer Inc is seeking a Safety & Environmental Specialist to partner with operations across shops, facilities, and field sites. You will identify hazards, drive corrective actions, and support programs that prevent injuries and environmental incidents.

The role emphasizes practical coaching, training, inspections, investigations, and regulatory compliance, with travel to locations as needed. A bachelor’s degree in safety or related fields is preferred and OSHA/EPA knowledge is important.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant safety experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of OSHA general industry and construction safety requirements; EPA/DOT familiarity.
• Ability to perform risk assessments, investigations, and corrective-action follow-ups.
• Ability to deliver effective safety training and communicate requirements to diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and employees to support safety and environmental goals.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments across facilities, shops, yards, and field operations.
• Assist investigations of injuries, incidents, near misses, and damage events, including root-cause analysis.
• Develop and deliver engaging safety training and communications on regulatory requirements and programs.
• Support occupational health programs (respirators, fit testing, hearing conservation, exposure monitoring).
• Support environmental programs (spill prevention, stormwater, waste management, inspections).
• Assist with compliance of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state requirements.
• Participate in regulatory inspections, audits, and continuous improvement of safety processes.
• Travel to Altorfer sites and customer locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hazard identification

Safety training

Incident investigation

Root-cause analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field

Tools

Safety-management systems

Job description

Working Hours/Days

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, other hours as needed.

Overview

The Safety & Environmental Specialist supports Altorfer's safety and environmental programs by partnering with employees, supervisors, and operational leaders to identify and control workplace hazards, prevent injuries and serious incidents, and promote continuous improvement. This position maintains a strong presence in shops, facilities, and field operations and serves as a practical safety resource through coaching, training, inspections, investigations, and compliance support.

Basic Duties

• Partner with operational leaders and employees to support Altorfer safety and environmental goals and strengthen employee ownership of safety.
• Conduct facility, shop, yard, field, and customer-jobsite safety inspections and risk assessments; identify hazards and assist operations in implementing effective corrective actions.
• Support investigations of injuries, incidents, near misses, property damage, and potential serious injury or fatality (SIF/pSIF) events, including root-cause analysis and corrective-action follow-up.
• Develop and deliver engaging safety training, coaching, and employee communications covering applicable regulatory requirements, company programs, and safe work practices.
• Support occupational health and industrial hygiene programs, including respiratory protection, fit testing, hearing conservation, exposure assessments, and industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Support environmental programs including spill prevention and response, stormwater/SWPPP requirements, hazardous and universal waste management, inspections, training, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state safety and environmental requirements.
• Participate in regulatory inspections, internal audits, program reviews, and continuous improvement of Altorfer safety processes and systems.
• Travel to Altorfer facilities and customer locations as necessary to provide safety support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred. Relevant safety experience and professional training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of OSHA general industry and construction safety requirements and familiarity with EPA and DOT requirements applicable to industrial and field-service operations.
• Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action principles.
• Ability to effectively conduct safety training and communicate requirements to employees, technicians, supervisors, and managers.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence safe behaviors and build productive relationships with operational teams.
• Strong written, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently prioritize work across multiple locations and operational environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn safety-management and reporting systems.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

Posted Min

USD $76,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max

USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Frequent travel, approximately 25%, and overnight travel required. Work environment typically includes shop, field, and office environments, sometimes for long periods of time. Required to wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses, safety boots, gloves, etc.) as appropriate. Noise levels in the shop and field environments is typically moderate and noise level in the office environment is typically low. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the "A-Team" and is crucial to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.