Safety Specialist

Allied Fire Protection; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Fire Protection seeks a Safety Specialist to work with the Regional Safety Manager to ensure compliance with safety and environmental procedures, supporting profitability and productive operations. The role includes coordinating safety training, maintaining records, and conducting safety inspections with reports and corrective actions.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, with 2-year degree and related experience preferred, and be able to travel as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate’s degree or 2-year college; 3–5 years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety policies and procedures to ensure OSHA, DOT compliance.
• Advise on safety compliance and preventative actions.
• Schedule and assist training for employees in site safety practices.
• Maintain safety files and records; perform safety surveys and inspections.
• Prepare reports with findings and recommended corrective actions.
• Assist in post-incident case studies and environmental reporting.

Skills

Computer skills

Public speaking

Detail oriented

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree or 2-year college

Job description

Position Summary

Works with the Regional Safety Manager/Safety Manager and through management to ensure compliance with safety and environmental procedures and to assist in the achievement of profitability/productivity requirements.

SAFETY SPECIALIST

Job Description

Works with the Regional Safety Manager/Safety Manager and through management to ensure compliance with safety and environmental procedures and to assist in the achievement of profitability/productivity requirements.

Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Assists with safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Advises RSM/SM on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
• Schedules and assists the RSM/SM with training for employees in work site safety practices.
• Maintains safety files and records as directed.
• Performs safety surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Assists with post-incident case studies and preparation of reports identifying possible incident causes and hazards for use by company personnel and senior management.
• Assist and set up training.
• Assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
• Assist and maintain environmental reports including Storm water permits, SPCC etc.

Knowledge

• High school diploma is required.
• Associate’s degree from 2-year college or three to five years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Work Experience

• Prefer experience in OSHA, MSHA, DOT and EPA regulatory requirements.

Work Availability

• Must be able to travel overnight at least 75% of the time.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined by management.
• Must be available and willing to work weekends and holidays as the employer determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Skills And Competencies

• Proficient in computer, communication, and training skills.
• Ability to speak and lead large group safety meetings.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in working with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Must have valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.