Safety Specialist

Sheffield Metals International; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Metals International is seeking a Safety Specialist to act as the primary contact for safety and compliance, partnering with management to ensure OSHA/DOT compliance. You will design, implement, and manage safety programs and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing environment.

The role requires 5+ years in health, safety and environment in industrial settings, strong investigation skills, and solid communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in health, safety, and environment in industrial/manufacturing.
• Serious Injury & Fatality program experience (e.g., work at height, arc flash, material handling).
• Extensive knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with self-motivation and team care.
• Understand and lead AMT safety programs and training.
• Communicate safety as a daily priority and engage teams.
• Report injuries and incidents promptly and investigate root causes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage safety programs and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and facilitate regulatory visits.
• Work with HR on workers’ comp, return-to-work, and safety claims management.
• Manage regular job risk assessments and hazard controls including PPE.
• Conduct incident investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Prepare and communicate safety KPIs and reports.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, equipment, and tools; follow safety guidelines.
• Ensure DOT compliance and related processes.
• Implement safety communications and employee engagement programs.
• Handle safety-related disciplinary actions.

Skills

HSE experience

Safety program management

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Hazard assessment

DOT compliance

Education

Bachelors in EHS or related

Job description

• Base Pay $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt - FT
• Travel 30%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Sheffield Metals
• Phone [phone]

Description

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all safety and compliance matters, partnering with management to ensure organizations safety compliance
• Design, implement, and manage safety programs and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct and manage site inspections, audits, facilitate regulatory agency visits
• Work with Human Resources to manage workers’ compensation claims, return to work programs, and safety claim management
• Manage regular job risk assessments and hazard controls, including PPE assessments
• Conduct incident investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Prepare and communicate safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reports
• Maintain work area, equipment, and tools in a clean and organized manner; follow all Safety Guidelines
• DOT compliance
• Implement and manage safety communications and employee engagement programs
• Manage Safety related disciplinary actions

Requirements

Experience & Skills:

• At least 5+ years in health, safety, and environment in an industrial and manufacturing environment
• Serious Injury & Fatality program experience (i.e. Work at Height, Arc Flash/Electrical, Material Handling, Equipment Operation)
• Extensive knowledge of occupational and environmental safety and health
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
• Evidenced detail orientation and self-motivation in a role
• Demonstrate care and concern for all team members
• Understand and lead the execution of AMT safety programs and training for team members
• Make safety a daily point of emphasis and regularly communicate as much with your teams
• Report all injuries, incidents and near hits immediately and investigate to identify root cause and corrective actions
• Keep yourself and others safe by identifying hazards and implementing control measures to eliminate/reduce risk

Education

An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline; such as Environment Healthy and Safety (EHS) or Occupational Safety and health (OSHA) or related field from an accredited college/university and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

Health and Safety Certifications (i.e. NIOSH, OSHA, etc.)

Summary

The Safety Specialist is an essential part of the shared services team. The safety specialist prevents workplace accidents and illnesses by designing safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards like OSHA and DOT.

Hungry – Want to win! Industrious; ambitious

Humble – understand your strengths & weaknesses; values others; good with people

Committed – to the team, yourself and the company with an infections attitude