Safety Specialist

Mazzella; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Architectural Metals Technologies in Denver, CO is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead health, safety and environmental programs in an industrial setting. You will design and manage safety initiatives, conduct inspections, and coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in HSE, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to drive risk reduction, incident investigations, and safety training across the organization.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Skills

HSE experience

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Safety program design

Communication skills

Hazard assessment

AMT safety programs

Education

Bachelors in EHS

Safety CSP/CIH

NIOSH/OSHA certs

Job 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

Brief 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

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.

Architectural Metals Technologies Believes In Being

• 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