Safety Specialist

US Diversity Job Search; Carnegie (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical

Dental

401k

Job summary

US Diversity Job Search seeks a Safety Specialist to support the development and implementation of EHS programs across multiple manufacturing sites, reporting to the Corporate EHS Manager and collaborating with operations, maintenance, and supervisors.

You will identify hazards, strengthen regulatory compliance, reduce injuries and near misses, conduct training, and manage safety data with a proactive safety culture in mind. Travel up to 30% is required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field.
• 3–5 years experience in occupational health and safety.
• Experience in manufacturing; union experience preferred.
• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of EHS programs across sites.
• Assist investigations of incidents, near-misses, and environmental events.
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping and data collection.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits.
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions with plant leadership.
• Provide health and safety guidance and training to staff.
• Travel up to 30%.

Skills

Effective communication

Project planning

Teamwork

Independent work

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DescriptionJob SummaryThe Safety Specialist supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs within a manufacturing environment across multiple sites. This role reports to the Corporate EHS Manager and works directly with operations, maintenance, supervisors, and employees to identify hazards, strengthen regulatory compliance, reduce injuries, near misses, and build a proactive safety culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of corporate safety policies, procedures and directives in all facilities in cooperation with local management and union safety committees.
• Participate in incident, injury, property-damage, near-miss, and environmental-event investigations; collect critical data, interview personnel, identify root causes, and track corrective and preventive actions.
• Support OSHA recordkeeping activities, including injury and illness data collection, case classification, and maintenance of required records.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, field observations, compliance audits, and facility walkthroughs.
• Identify unsafe conditions, at-risk behaviors, and regulatory gaps; communicate findings clearly and work with plant leadership to develop effective corrective actions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for health and safety related questions or concerns.
• Perform risk assessments to improve current processes using the hierarchy of controls.
• Conduct and support employee training, toolbox talks, new-hire orientation, refresher training, and supervisor coaching on applicable EHS requirements and safe work practices.
• Assist with emergency-preparedness activities, including drills, emergency response planning, fire-prevention efforts, and coordination with site personnel.
• Manage Safety Performance KPI data for multiple sites.
• Receives layered audits from company vice presidents/plant managers and enters data into company data base for monthly EHS "Critical 4" High Risk Operations metrics.
• Data management for international facilities.
• Use leading and lagging indicators to develop risk reduction strategies.
• Communicate status, progress, and issues related to safety, health, and environment to the Corporate EHS Manager and Plant Leadership.
• Perform other Environmental Health and Safety related duties as assigned.
• Travel Required: Up to 30%.

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

RequirementsEducation/Experience (all education/experience bullets are required unless noted as "preferred")

• BS/BA Degree, preferably in Environmental Health and Safety, Safety Management or related field
• 3-5 years relevant experience in occupational health and safety
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; working with unions preferred
• Industrial Hygiene Experience (Preferred)
• Valid PA Driver's License; good driving record required
• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) certification preferred

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (all knowledge, skills and abilities are required unless noted as "preferred")

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Understanding of fundamental safety concepts, practices and procedures
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize projects
• Ability to function in a team environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance
• Continual attention to detail
• Independent judgement and decision making abilities
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office products to organize and communicate
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Competitive Wage, Medical, Dental, 401k

Competitive Wage, Medical, Dental, 401k

Equal Employment Opportunities will be given to all applicants regardless of their race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, non-job related physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Voluntary Self Identification of Race, Gender, Protected Veteran Status, and DisabilityPre-employment physical, background check and drug screening for all new hires