Safety Specialist

Janicki; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Floating holidays

Shift options

Premium pay for off-shifts

Premium pay for security clearance if 

Job summary

Janicki Industries, based in Bellingham, Washington, is seeking a Safety Specialist to safeguard our teams across aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture projects. You will conduct inspections, identify hazards, lead investigations, and implement training while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, 2+ years in safety, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with data and safety records. U.S.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in workplace safety and compliance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
• Must communicate professionally in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to learn and use new systems.
• Ability to work off/split shifts as required

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections and workplace audits.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead incident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
• Deliver employee safety training.
• Administer regulatory programs including Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Powered Industrial Trucks, and Respiratory Protection.
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments.
• Monitor contractor safety performance.
• Track corrective actions until completion.
• Maintain OSHA logs and required safety records.
• Participate in emergency response planning and drills.
• Promote employee engagement through safety committees, take 5’s and observations.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Data management

Education

HS diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

ISO standards

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $20 USD to $40 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : No

Description

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture.

Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

This position is located in Bellingham, Washington State.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Safety Specialist supports the organization's safety programs by ensuring compliance with regulations, company policies, and industry best practices. This role partners with supervisors and employees to identify hazards, reduce risk, investigate incidents, and promote Janicki’s safety culture.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct routine safety inspections and workplace audits.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead incident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
• Deliver employee safety training.
• Administer regulatory programs including Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Powered Industrial Trucks, and Respiratory Protection.
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments.
• Monitor contractor safety performance.
• Track corrective actions until completion.
• Maintain OSHA logs and required safety records.
• Participate in emergency response planning and drills.
• Promote employee engagement through safety committees, take 5’s and observations.
• Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• HS diploma or GED required
• 2+ years’ experience in workplace safety and compliance
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in the English language
• Possesses strong analytical abilities and is able to manage data effectively
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to communicate professionally in both verbal and written forms with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
• Able to learn and use new systems.
• Ability to work off/split shifts as required
• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree or 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, industrial, or construction safety.
• Experience with ISO standards.

DETAILED WAGE INFORMATION

• Wage range for this role is between$20 - $40 per hour, plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts
• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

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